What is the difference between 釒 and 金?

釒 is the radical form used as a component in other characters, while 金 is the standalone character meaning 'gold' or 'metal'.

Is 釒 used in simplified Chinese?

In simplified Chinese, the metal radical is usually written as 钅 rather than 釒.

Characters with the metal radical typically relate to metals, tools, weapons, or wealth.

釒Tone 1

jīn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 釒

Metal;

gold;

the metal radical (Kangxi radical 167), often used as a component in characters related to metals, tools, or wealth.

Metalgoldthe metal radical (Kangxi radical 167), often used

Metal radicalGold characterMetal elementGold and silverGold coinGold mine

The character for gold (金) is often simplified to this radical form (釒) in compound characters.
This radical appears in many metal-related characters like iron (鐵/铁).
In traditional Chinese, the metal radical (釒) is used on the left side of characters.

One of the fundamental radicals in Chinese character classification, representing metal and wealth.
Associated with the metal element in Wu Xing (Five Elements) philosophy.
Historically used as a currency and symbol of wealth and purity in Chinese culture.