HSK · Level 5
133 words
Chinese word
金
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīn
Meaning
- noungold
Example
她戴着很多金饰品。tā dài zhe hěn duō jīn shì pǐn
She is wearing a lot of gold jewelry.
More examples
他把金钱存进了银行。tā bǎ jīn qián cún jìn le yín háng
He put the money in the bank.
Core concept
A bright, valuable metal whose worth also stands for riches.
Common phrases
金钱jīn qián
money
金色jīn sè
gold-colored
金牌jīn pái
gold medal
Similar words
钱qián: The money used in everyday payment and trade.
金色jīn sè: A golden yellow shade with a glossy appearance.
黄金huáng jīn: Gold treated as a highly valuable or precious material.
Definition in Chinese
一种有光泽的黄色贵重金属，特指黄金；引申为贵金属制品或表示财富的事物。yì zhǒng yǒu guāng zé de huáng sè guì zhòng jīn shǔ tè zhǐ huáng jīn yǐn shēn wèi guì jīn shǔ zhì pǐn huò biǎo shì cái fù de shì wù
Word origin
金 (jīn, "gold") began as a general word for metal and came to focus on gold, whose value then supported senses linked to money and wealth.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, ordinary cash is usually expressed with a more specific everyday term, while this noun often keeps its association with gold, valuables, or wealth.