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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:
  1. (shǒu)(shì)(diàn)()(yǒu)(hěn)(duō)(jīng)(měi)(de)(huáng)(jīn)(shì)(pǐn)
    There are many exquisite gold ornaments in the jewelry store.
  2. (zhè)(zuò)(shān)(zài)()(dài)(shì)(zhù)(míng)(de)(táo)(jīn)()(diǎn)
    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:
  1. ()(jīn)(diàn)(chū)(shòu)()(zhǒng)(jīn)(shǔ)(gōng)()
    Hardware stores sell various metal tools.
  2. ()(de)(xīn)(chē)(yòng)(le)()(jīn)(lún)()
    His new car uses aluminum alloy wheels.
n
Commonly found in compound words related to finance or payment.
Money.
金钱。
Words:
奖金薪金资金
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (gōng)()()(le)()()(jiǎng)(jīn)()()(yuán)(gōng)
    The company issued a bonus to encourage the employees.
  2. (xiàng)()()(yào)(gèng)(duō)()(jīn)(cái)(néng)()()
    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:
  1. ()(dài)(zhàn)(cháng)(shàng)(cháng)(cháng)(jīn)()()(míng)
    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:
  1. ()(de)(jiàn)()(duì)()(mén)(lái)(shuò)(jiǎn)(zhí)(shì)(jīn)()(liáng)(yán)
    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:
  1. (qiū)(tiān)(tián)()()()(piàn)(jīn)(huáng)
    In autumn, the fields are a golden yellow.
  2. ()(yǒu)()(tóu)(piào)(liàng)(de)(jīn)()
    She has beautiful golden hair.

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