How to Write 金
The character 金 (jīn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
金 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gold; metal.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 金 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 金
金色
jīn sè
Gold color
现金
xiàn jīn
cash
金子
jīn zi
Gold
Example Sentences
秋天的叶子是金色的。
qiū tiān de yè zi shì jīn sè de
The leaves in autumn are golden.
你带现金了吗？
nǐ dài xiàn jīn le ma
Did you bring any cash?
这枚戒指是金子做的。
zhè méi jiè zhǐ shì jīn zi zuò de
This ring is made of gold.
Similar Characters
釜
fǔ
Practice Writing 金 (jīn)
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