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jīn
gold · chemical element Au
Radical: Strokes: 8 HSK 3
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Etymology
A cast-iron bell
Meanings
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
jīn
surname Jin
surname Kim (Korean)
Jurchen Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
Jīn
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Words with 金 2034 total
Idioms with 金 351 total