Meaning
婚戒 refers to a wedding ring or marriage ring worn to symbolize marital status. It combines 婚 (marriage) and 戒 (ring/finger ring). This is a straightforward compound term specifically for rings exchanged during wedding ceremonies or worn to indicate one is married.
Usage
This is a formal and common term used in wedding contexts and when discussing marriage symbols. Native speakers use it when talking about engagement preparations, wedding ceremonies, or when asking if someone is married by referring to whether they wear a 婚戒. It's more specific than just saying 戒指 (ring in general).
Examples
- 01他们在婚礼上交换了婚戒。.They exchanged wedding rings at the wedding ceremony.
- 02她的婚戒上镶嵌着一颗小钻石。.Her wedding ring is set with a small diamond.
Characters
Measure words
- 枚一枚婚戒
- 对一对婚戒
Common collocations
- 戴婚戒to wear a wedding ring
- 交换婚戒to exchange wedding rings
- 买婚戒to buy wedding rings
- 摘下婚戒to take off one's wedding ring
Origin
婚 comes from 女 (woman) and refers to marriage. 戒 originally meant 'to warn' or 'guard against' but also means 'ring' in the context of finger jewelry. The compound directly describes a ring associated with marriage.