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珠子
zhūzi
Description
珠子是很小的圆东西，中间常常有一个小洞，可以用线穿起来。
A 珠子 is a very small round object, often with a small hole in the middle, so it can be strung on a thread.
人们喜欢用珠子做项链和手链。
People like to use 珠子 to make necklaces and bracelets.
Meanings
珠子zhūzi
a small round bead
她的项链上有很多红色的珠子。
Her necklace has many red beads.
珠子zhūzi
a pearl or small round object
这颗珠子又白又亮。
This bead is white and shiny.
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Notes
- Etymology
珠 (bead/pearl) + noun suffix 子, forming an everyday concrete-object word.
- Nuance
refers to small round beads generally; 珍珠 specifically means a natural pearl.
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