Basic Meaning
n
This is the scientific term for the element. For everyday speech, people often use 金子 or 黄金.
gold (Au)
金属元素,符号Au。黄色,有光泽,质软,延展性强,化学性质稳定。是贵重金属,用来制造货币、装饰品等。通称金子或黄金。
Words:
淘金金砂金块珠砾金子黄金
Sentences:
- 首饰店里有很多精美的黄金饰品。There are many exquisite gold ornaments in the jewelry store.
- 这座山在古代是著名的淘金地点。This mountain was a famous gold prospecting site in ancient times.
n
In contexts like 五金 (hardware), it refers to metals generally, not just gold.
Metal.
金属,通常指金、银、铜、铁、锡等。
Words:
五金合金金属铝合金金子
Sentences:
- 五金店出售各种金属工具。Hardware stores sell various metal tools.
- 他的新车用了铝合金轮毂His new car uses aluminum alloy wheels.
n
Commonly found in compound words related to finance or payment.
Money.
金钱。
Words:
Synonyms:
钱财
Sentences:
- 公司发了一笔奖金鼓励员工。The company issued a bonus to encourage the employees.
- 项目需要更多资金才能继续。The project needs more funds to continue.
n
Used in historical or literary contexts, often paired with '鼓' (drums).
Ancient metal percussion instruments, such as gongs.
古时指锣等金属制的打击乐器。
Words:
金鼓齐鸣鸣金收兵
Sentences:
- 古代战场上,常常金鼓齐鸣。On ancient battlefields, gongs and drums often sounded together.
adj
Typically used in fixed, somewhat formal expressions to elevate the importance of something.
precious, honorable, valuable (used metaphorically).
用于比喻,形容尊贵、贵重。
Words:
金口玉言金玉良言金科玉律
Sentences:
- 他的建议对我们来说简直是金玉良言。His advice for us is practically precious and valuable words.
adj
golden-colored.
像金子的颜色。
Words:
金发碧眼
Sentences:
- 秋天,田野里一片金黄。In autumn, the fields are a golden yellow.
- 她有一头漂亮的金发。She has beautiful golden hair.
Writing & Component
Radical金
Structuretop_bottom
Stroke Count8
Strokes丿㇏一一丨丶丿一
