耳钉

耳釘

ěrdīng

noun

Measure Word

一对耳钉 duì

Meanings

1 stud earring
2 ear stud

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

她戴了一对银色的耳钉。

Tā dài le yīduì yínsè de ěrdīng.

She's wearing a pair of silver stud earrings.

HSK 6

这副耳钉很小巧。

Zhè fù ěrdīng hěn xiǎoqiǎo.

This pair of studs is very delicate.

Tips

usage

耳钉 is specifically the stud style - short post, single gem or shape. Compare 耳环 (hoop or dangling earrings) and 耳坠 (drop earrings). 钉 literally means 'nail' - the stud form sits on the ear like a small nail head.

Stroke Order

耳 ěr

钉 dīng