“牛马”吊坠被指阴阳打工人，周大福回应
双语君约 2 分钟12月26日，周大福推出的一款马年生肖系列足金吊坠引发热议，话题“周大福牛马吊坠被指阴阳打工人”登上热搜第一。
A pure gold pendant released by jewelry brand Chow Tai Fook has sparked widespread discussion on social media this Friday, with criticism centering on its design and perceived symbolism.
pendant /ˈpendənt/ 吊坠
该吊坠正面刻有“牛马”字样，反面则写着“jia”，售价3044.7元起。有网友认为，该设计暗含对打工人的调侃。有的网友觉得品牌在玩梗。
The pendant, from the brand's Year of the Horse Chinese zodiac collection, features a combined ox-and-horse character on the front and the word "jia" engraved on the back.
Chinese zodiac /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈzoʊdiæk/ 生肖
Some internet users argued that the design carried an ironic reference to overworked employees, interpreting it as a subtle form of mockery toward working people. Others believed the brand was intentionally tapping into internet humor and wordplay.
该项链有五款不同克重的，其中1.9g售价3044.7元，1.95g售价3115.35元，2g售价3186元，2.05g售价3256.65元，2.15g售价3397.95元。目前旗舰店该款项链已显示缺货下架。
The pendant was available in five different weights, ranging from about 1.9 grams to 2.15 grams, with prices increasing accordingly. It is now listed as out of stock and has been removed from the flagship online store.
周大福工作人员称这一款黄金吊坠是线上专供款，消费者可通过线上平台购买下单。
多位电商平台的周大福客服称这款吊坠是一款计价产品，售价等于订单拍下时的金价乘以单品克重加手工费。吊坠的寓意是“不怕困难，好运‘jia’倍，正面这个字是繁体字，念mǔ。”
不过当记者询问该繁体字的含义时，客服查询后回复：“这个不是繁体字的理念，牛象征勤恳务实，马代表奔腾进取，是双生肖守护。”
记者询问该设计是否阴阳打工人，客服称没有此意。
Customer service representatives on multiple e-commerce platforms explained that the design was meant to convey the idea of overcoming difficulties and enjoying "multiplied" good fortune, adding that the character on the front was pronounced "mu".
When asked about its meaning, staff explained the ox represents diligence, the horse represents progress, and the design is a dual zodiac symbol. They denied any reference to overworked employees.
编辑：裴禧盈
实习生：孙艺菡
来源：极目新闻 南方日报
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