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黄金

huángjīn

gold

How common it is

黄金 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say huángjīn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

黄金表示金子,也可表示最好的时期。

huáng jīn biǎo shì jīn zǐ, yě kě biǎo shì zuì hǎo de shí qī。

黄金 means gold, and can also mean a best period.

Context note

黄金常用于首饰、经济和时间。

huáng jīn cháng yòng yú shǒu shì 、 jīng jì hé shí jiān。

It is often used with jewelry, economy, and time.

5 examples

黄金很贵。
huáng jīn hěn guì。
Gold is very expensive.
她有一条黄金项链。
tā yǒu yì tiáo huáng jīn xiàng liàn。
She has a gold necklace.
这是黄金时间。
zhè shì huáng jīn shí jiān。
This is a golden time.
黄金颜色很亮。
huáng jīn yán sè hěn liàng。
Gold has a bright color.
黄金有很多用途。
huáng jīn yǒu hěn duō yòng tú。
Gold has many uses.

5 mini stories

老师给大家看了黄金首饰。
lǎo shī gěi dà jiā kàn le huáng jīn shǒu shì。
The teacher showed everyone gold jewelry.
黄金时间里,大家学习很认真。
huáng jīn shí jiān lǐ, dà jiā xué xí hěn rèn zhēn。
During the golden time, everyone studied very seriously.
他知道黄金很贵。
tā zhī dào huáng jīn hěn guì。
He knew gold is expensive.
这块表有黄金颜色。
zhè kuài biǎo yǒu huáng jīn yán sè。
This watch has a gold color.
黄金时期常被人记住。
huáng jīn shí qī cháng bèi rén jì zhù。
A golden period is often remembered.

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