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戒指
jièzhi
(finger) ring
HSK 6, n, 16 strokes, rank #1697, Hard
jièzhi(jie4zhi5)jie zhi T4
1(finger) ring
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March 24, 2026
戒指jièzhi(jie4zhi5)
戒指 (jièzhǐ) refers to a ring, typically worn on the fingers as jewelry or a symbol of commitment, such as in marriage. It can also represent various cultural meanings, including status and personal style, and is commonly exchanged in ceremonies.
Strokes16Frequency#1697DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, exchanging 戒指 is a significant part of wedding ceremonies, symbolizing the bond between partners. The choice of material and design often reflects personal values and family traditions.
Memory tip
Imagine a finger (the radical '戒') adorned with a shiny ring. The '指' part looks like a pointing finger, emphasizing that a ring is meant specifically for fingers. Picture someone joyfully placing a ring on their finger, saying 'jiè' as they do so, which sounds like 'jet,' a quick and flashy decoration.
Meanings of 戒指
jièzhi(jie4zhi5)
1(finger) ring
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About 戒指
戒指Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1697Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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耳环 (ěrhuán) - choose 戒指 when referring specifically to a ring, whereas 耳环 refers to earrings, which are worn on the ears.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 戒指; it's important to use the correct fourth tone for '戒' and the fifth tone for '指' to avoid confusion with other words. Common collocations include '结婚戒指' (wedding ring) and '黄金戒指' (gold ring). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where more specific terms might be preferred.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 戒指 connects with themes of relationships and personal possessions. Focus on understanding its use in contexts such as marriage and celebrations, as well as practicing related vocabulary like '结婚' (marriage) and '首饰' (jewelry).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 戒指 with other jewelry terms, such as '项链' (necklace). For example, saying '我有一个戒指项链' (I have a ring necklace) is incorrect; it should be '我有一个项链' for a necklace.
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戒指 (jièzhǐ) refers to a ring, typically worn on the fingers as jewelry or a symbol of commitment, such as in marriage. It can also represent various cultural meanings, including status and personal style, and is commonly exchanged in ceremonies.
When to use 戒指
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 戒指; it's important to use the correct fourth tone for '戒' and the fifth tone for '指' to avoid confusion with other words. Common collocations include '结婚戒指' (wedding ring) and '黄金戒指' (gold ring). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where more specific terms might be preferred.
戒指 or something close to it
耳环 (ěrhuán) - choose 戒指 when referring specifically to a ring, whereas 耳环 refers to earrings, which are worn on the ears.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 戒指 with other jewelry terms, such as '项链' (necklace). For example, saying '我有一个戒指项链' (I have a ring necklace) is incorrect; it should be '我有一个项链' for a necklace.
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指
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Grammar patterns of 戒指
戒指 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____内侧有一层厚厚的锈斑。
The tarnish lay thick on the inside of the ring.
Example sentences for 戒指 (22)
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戒指内侧有一层厚厚的锈斑。
jièzhi nèi cè yǒu yī céng hòu hòu de xiù bān。
The tarnish lay thick on the inside of the ring.
2
18开的金戒指
18 kāi de jīn jièzhi
an 18-carat gold ring
3
一枚18开的金戒指
yī méi18 kāi de jīn jièzhi
an 18ct gold ring
4
那戒指那么贵，我非常吃惊。
nà jièzhi nàme guì， wǒ fēicháng chījīng。
I was staggered at the amount of money the ring cost.
5
我买了一枚戒指，留作对希腊的纪念。
wǒ mǎi le yī méi jièzhi， liú zuòduì xī là de jìniàn。
I bought the ring as a souvenir of Greece.
6
她低下头轻吻大主教的戒指。
tā dīxià tóu qīng wěn dà zhǔ jiāo de jièzhi。
She bowed her head and kissed the Archbishop's ring.
