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金子

Jīn zǐ

HSK 6

Meaning

  • Kaneko (Japanese surname)
  • gold

Definition

黄金的俗称，金属元素，符号Au，黄色，质软，是贵重金属。

Colloquial term for gold, a metallic element with symbol Au, yellow, soft, and precious.

Usage

通常作为名词使用，指代黄金本身，也可比喻珍贵的事物。

Typically used as a noun to refer to gold itself, also metaphorically for precious things.

Examples

  • 1 这块金子纯度很高。 (This piece of gold has high purity.)
  • 2 她戴着一对金子的耳环。 (She is wearing a pair of gold earrings.)
  • 3 时间就是金子，要珍惜每一分每一秒。 (Time is gold; cherish every minute and second.)
  • 4 这个奖杯是用金子做的。 (This trophy is made of gold.)
  • 5 在投资市场，金子一直被视为避险资产。 (In the investment market, gold has always been seen as a safe-haven asset.)

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