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白银
báiyín
Description
白银是一种白色的金属，很贵，人们常用它做首饰或者钱币。
'白银' is a white metal that is valuable and often used for jewelry or coins.
Meanings
白银báiyín
silver (the metal)
这条项链是用白银做的。
This necklace is made of silver.
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Notes
- Etymology
白 (white) + 银 (silver), literally "white silver."
- Nuance
白银 often refers to silver as a material or in finance; 银 is more general.
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