金 (jīn) - gold & metal

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jīn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 金

傑君

金 · jīn

gold;

metal;

money;

golden;

metallic;

surname Jin;

ancient Chinese dynasty.

goldmetalmoney

Usage highlights

GoldMoneyMetalGoldenJin dynastyGold medal

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 土— earth (one of the five elements, metal overcomes earth)
  • 木— wood (metal cuts wood in five elements theory)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ring is made of gold (金).
  • I need to withdraw money from the bank (取钱).
  • The Jin dynasty was an important period in Chinese history (金朝).
  • Gold is a precious metal (金属).

Collocations

  • Gold(黄金)
  • Money(金钱)
  • Metal(金属)
  • Golden(金色的)
  • Jin dynasty(金朝)
  • Gold medal(金牌)

Idioms

  • A heart of gold(金子般的心)
  • Solid as a rock(固若金汤)
  • All that glitters is not gold(金玉其外，败絮其中)
  • A golden opportunity(金玉良缘)
  • To add flowers to the brocade(锦上添花)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) in Chinese philosophy, representing metal and autumn.
  • Historically used as currency and symbol of wealth and nobility in Chinese culture.
  • The Jin dynasty (1115-1234) was founded by the Jurchen people in northern China.

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