The word for "necklace" in Chinese is 项链 (xiàngliàn). It's a combination of two characters: 项 (xiàng), which refers to the neck or nape, and 链 (liàn), meaning chain. So, literally, it's a "neck chain."
You can use 项链 just like you would use "necklace" in English. For example, if you want to say "She is wearing a beautiful necklace," you would say "她戴着一条漂亮的项链" (Tā dàizhe yī tiáo piàoliang de xiàngliàn).
When talking about jewelry in Chinese, you'll often encounter specific terms for different items. For example, a 项链 (xiàngliàn) refers specifically to a necklace, an item worn around the neck. This differentiates it from other pieces like 手链 (shǒuliàn) for bracelet or 耳环 (ěrhuán) for earrings. Understanding these precise terms is important for clear communication about accessories.
Examples by Level
这条项链很漂亮。
This necklace is very beautiful.
这条 (zhè tiáo) is a measure word for long, thin objects like necklaces.
她戴着一条金项链。
She is wearing a gold necklace.
戴着 (dàizhe) indicates wearing something, and 金 (jīn) means gold.
我妈妈送我一条项链。
My mom gave me a necklace.
送 (sòng) means to give as a gift.
这条项链多少钱？
How much is this necklace?
多少钱 (duōshao qián) is a common way to ask for the price.
我喜欢这条银项链。
I like this silver necklace.
银 (yín) means silver.
她买了一条新项链。
She bought a new necklace.
新 (xīn) means new.
这条项链太短了。
This necklace is too short.
太 (tài) means too, and 短 (duǎn) means short.
他送给女朋友一条项链。
He gave his girlfriend a necklace.
送给 (sònggěi) means to give to someone.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThe Chinese word for 'necklace' is 项链 (xiàngliàn).
Yes, 项链 is a general term for 'necklace' and can be used for various types of neck jewelry, including chains, pendants, and beaded necklaces.
You can say: '你喜欢这条项链吗？' (Nǐ xǐhuān zhè tiáo xiàngliàn ma?) which literally means 'You like this (measure word for long, thin objects) necklace question particle?'
The most common measure word for 项链 is 条 (tiáo), which is used for long, thin objects. So, '一条项链' (yī tiáo xiàngliàn) means 'one necklace'.
For 'gold necklace', you'd say 金项链 (jīn xiàngliàn). For 'silver necklace', it's 银项链 (yín xiàngliàn).
Yes, 项链 is a very common word in everyday Chinese conversation, especially when talking about jewelry or gifts.
You can say: '这条项链很漂亮' (Zhè tiáo xiàngliàn hěn piàoliang), which means 'This necklace is very beautiful'.
While 项链 is the general term for necklace, if you want to be more specific, a pendant is usually called 吊坠 (diàozhuì), and a choker might be described as a 'short necklace' (短项链 duǎn xiàngliàn) or by its specific style.
项链 specifically refers to a necklace, something worn around the neck. 链子 (liànzi) is a more general term for 'chain', which could be part of a necklace, a bike chain, or any other type of chain.
You can say: '我买了一条项链' (Wǒ mǎi le yī tiáo xiàngliàn), meaning 'I bought one (measure word) necklace'.
Test Yourself 42 questions
她戴着一条漂亮的___。
The sentence means 'She is wearing a beautiful necklace.' '项链' (xiàngliàn) means necklace.
这条___是金色的。
The sentence means 'This necklace is gold.' '项链' (xiàngliàn) means necklace.
我送给她一条生日___。
The sentence means 'I gave her a birthday necklace.' '项链' (xiàngliàn) means necklace.
这条___很贵。
The sentence means 'This necklace is very expensive.' '项链' (xiàngliàn) means necklace.
她喜欢戴银色的___。
The sentence means 'She likes to wear silver necklaces.' '项链' (xiàngliàn) means necklace.
这条___很短。
The sentence means 'This necklace is very short.' '项链' (xiàngliàn) means necklace.
Write a short sentence saying 'This is my necklace.' in Chinese.
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这是我的项链。
Write a sentence in Chinese asking 'Do you like this necklace?'
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你喜欢这个项链吗？
Write a sentence in Chinese saying 'She has a beautiful necklace.'
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她有一个漂亮的项链。
What is '项链'?
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这是我的项链。这个项链很漂亮。我喜欢我的项链。
What is '项链'?
The passage talks about '我的项链' (my necklace) and how '这个项链很漂亮' (this necklace is very beautiful).
The passage talks about '我的项链' (my necklace) and how '这个项链很漂亮' (this necklace is very beautiful).
What color is the necklace?
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妈妈有一个项链。这个项链是红色的。
What color is the necklace?
The passage states '这个项链是红色的。' which means 'This necklace is red.'
The passage states '这个项链是红色的。' which means 'This necklace is red.'
What did I buy?
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我买了一个新项链。我很喜欢它。
What did I buy?
'我买了一个新项链' means 'I bought a new necklace'.
'我买了一个新项链' means 'I bought a new necklace'.
This sentence means 'She likes this necklace.' The basic structure is Subject + Verb + Object.
This sentence means 'I bought a necklace.' '了' (le) indicates a completed action, and '一个' (yī gè) means 'one' or 'a'.
This sentence means 'This is my necklace.' '这' (zhè) means 'this', '是' (shì) means 'is', and '我的' (wǒ de) means 'my'.
她戴着一条漂亮的___。
The sentence talks about something beautiful worn around the neck, which is a necklace.
送她一个___作为生日礼物。
A necklace is a common and appropriate birthday gift.
这条___很贵，上面有很多钻石。
Diamonds are usually found on jewelry like necklaces, and '很贵' (very expensive) fits this context.
你可以把项链戴在手上。
项链 (necklace) is worn around the neck, not on the hand.
买项链通常是为了装饰。
项链 (necklace) is a type of jewelry, primarily bought for decoration.
所有的项链都是金色的。
项链 (necklaces) can be made from various materials and come in many colors, not just gold.
You want to buy a necklace as a gift for your friend. Write a short message to ask your friend what kind of necklace they like.
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你好！我想送你一个项链作为礼物。你喜欢什么样的项链？
Describe a necklace you own or would like to own. What does it look like? What is it made of?
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我有一条银色的项链，上面有一个小小的星星。它很简单，我很喜欢。
Imagine you lost your favorite necklace. Write a short message to your friend telling them about it and asking for help to find it.
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我的项链丢了，我很伤心。你能帮我找找吗？
这条项链是谁送的？
Read this passage:
她今天戴了一条很漂亮的项链。项链是金色的，上面有很多小小的钻石。这条项链是她男朋友送的礼物。
这条项链是谁送的？
文章中提到“这条项链是她男朋友送的礼物”。
文章中提到“这条项链是她男朋友送的礼物”。
这家商店的项链最贵的大约是多少钱？
Read this passage:
这家商店有很多不同款式的项链。有银的，有金的，还有一些是用珍珠做的。价格从一百块到几千块不等。
这家商店的项链最贵的大约是多少钱？
文章中提到“价格从一百块到几千块不等”。
文章中提到“价格从一百块到几千块不等”。
妈妈喜欢收集什么样的项链？
Read this passage:
我妈妈非常喜欢收集项链。她有很多特别的项链，有些是旅行时买的，有些是别人送的。每一条项链都有一个故事。
妈妈喜欢收集什么样的项链？
文章中提到“她有很多特别的项链”。
文章中提到“她有很多特别的项链”。
This sentence describes a personal preference for a necklace. The correct order places the demonstrative and classifier first, followed by the noun, then the verb 'to be', and finally the subject and the superlative adjective phrase.
This sentence describes someone wearing a beautiful necklace. The correct order starts with the subject, followed by the verb 'to wear', then the classifier phrase including the adjective, and finally the noun 'necklace'.
This sentence describes a valuable heirloom necklace. The correct order places the demonstrative and classifier first, followed by the noun, then the phrase indicating high value, and finally the phrase identifying it as an heirloom.
The necklace sparkled brilliantly, perfectly matching her temperament.
He solemnly handed the heirloom necklace to his daughter, symbolizing the continuation and blessings of the family.
The design concept of this necklace is ingenious, blending classical and modern elements.
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能否详细描述一下你理想中的项链，包括材质、款式和寓意？
Focus: 理想中的项链
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Read this aloud:
在不同文化中，项链通常承载着怎样的象征意义？请举例说明。
Focus: 象征意义
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如果你要设计一条项链，你会如何通过它表达一个复杂的情感或故事？
Focus: 复杂的情感或故事
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