Character

金

jīn HSK 4
金 jīn HSK 4
  • 1. gold (metallic element, symbol Au)
  • 2. metal (such as gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, etc.)
  • 3. money; currency
  • 4. ancient metal percussion instrument (such as a gong)
  • 5. noble; precious (used metaphorically)
  • 6. golden (color resembling gold)
  • 7. the Jin Dynasty (1115–1234), founded by Wanyan Aguda of the Jurchen people
  • 8. a surname
Words using 金 as jīn (16)
Structure & writing
金 jīn — gold (metallic element, symbol Au)

金 is not used as a component in any other character.

金 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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