Definition

Noun: * Jewelry, Jewellery: Decorative items worn for personal adornment, typically made from precious metals, gemstones, pearls, or other fine materials. The term specifically refers to ornaments for women, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.

Usage Examples

• (She has a very valuable collection of jewelry.)
• (This jewelry store sells many beautiful rings and bracelets.)
• (She likes to be given jewelry on special occasions.)

Advanced Usage

• "Trang sức nữ trang": This is a more formal or descriptive phrase, essentially synonymous with "nữ trang," emphasizing items for adornment ().
  • Ngành công nghiệp trang sức nữ trang đang phát triển mạnh. (The jewelry industry is growing strongly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trang sức (noun): A more general term for "ornaments" or "adornments," which can include jewelry but also other decorative items. It is often used interchangeably with "nữ trang."
• Phụ kiện (noun): "Accessories." This is a broader category that includes jewelry () along with items like handbags, scarves, and belts.

Synonyms

• Đồ trang sức: Literally "adornment items," a direct synonym for jewelry.
• Châu báu (noun): "Treasures" or "valuables." This can refer to jewelry but carries a stronger connotation of great monetary or sentimental value, like heirlooms.

Related Phrases

• Hộp đựng nữ trang: Jewelry box.
  • Cô ấy cất chiếc vòng ngọc trai vào hộp đựng nữ trang. (She put the pearl bracelet in the jewelry box.)
• Tiệm nữ trang / Cửa hàng nữ trang: Jewelry store/shop.
  • Họ mua nhẫn cưới ở một tiệm nữ trang nổi tiếng. (They bought their wedding rings at a famous jewelry shop.)

noun

1. jewel