銀 (yín) - Silver — a precious metal & money

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yín ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

銀 · yín

Silver — a precious metal;

money;

currency;

silvery in color;

relating to banking or finance.

Silver — a precious metalmoneycurrency

Usage highlights

BankSilverSilverwareSilver medalSilver hairSilver screen

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 金— gold (more valuable metal)
  • 铜— copper (less valuable metal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bank is called Bank of China (中国银行).
  • She wore a silver necklace (银项链).
  • The Milky Way is known as the Silver River (银河).
  • This is a silver coin (银币).

Collocations

  • Bank(银行)
  • Silver(银子)
  • Silverware(银器)
  • Silver medal(银牌)
  • Silver hair(银发)
  • Silver screen(银幕)

Idioms

  • Silver words and iron deeds(银言铁行)
  • Gold and silver splendor(金银辉煌)
  • Silver Sea Golden Sands(银海金沙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as currency in China, making it synonymous with wealth and value.
  • In Chinese mythology, the Milky Way is called the Silver River (银河), associated with the Cowherd and Weaver Girl love story.
  • Silver represents purity and brightness in Chinese culture, often used in decorative arts and jewelry.

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