Jīn ㄐㄧㄣ gam1

  • surname Jin
  • surname Kim (Korean)
  • Jurchen Jin dynasty (1115–1234)

jīn ㄐㄧㄣ gam1 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3

  • gold
  • chemical element Au
  • generic term for lustrous and ductile metals
  • money
  • golden
  • highly respected
  • one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音 bā yīn ㄅㄚ ㄧㄣ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 金 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 沉默是金。 Silence is golden.
  • 金钱万能。 Money talks.
  • 我想付现金。 I would like to pay with cash.
  • 黄金比铁重。 Gold is heavier than iron.
  • 那是純金嗎? Is that pure gold?

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