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金
jīn
Description
“金”是一种黄色的金属，很贵，很多人喜欢用它做首饰。
"金" is a yellow metal that is very valuable and many people like to use it for jewelry.
“金”也可以表示钱，比如“现金”就是可以马上用的钱。
"金" can also mean money, for example, "现金" means money that can be used immediately.
Meanings
金jīn
gold (the metal)
这条项链是用金做的。
This necklace is made of gold.
金jīn
money; funds
你可以用现金付钱吗？
Can you pay with cash?
金jīn
golden; gold-colored
她有一头金色的头发。
She has blonde hair.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
pictograph originally showing metal nuggets in the earth; came to mean gold and money.
- Nuance
as a standalone word 金 often means gold; for everyday 'money' natives usually say 钱.
In videos
“此情远比金还贵”
“这个是金双肠葫芦头”
“金，我投入了时间给犹太人”
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