HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
金 — gold
- Reading
- jīn
- Meaning
- gold; metal; money; golden; precious
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
金 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jīn and it means gold; metal; money; golden; precious. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
金 appears in everyday chinese words such as 奖金 (bonus, award money), 现金 (cash) and 押金 (deposit, security deposit).
Chinese words containing 金
Frequently asked questions
What does 金 mean in Chinese?
金 means gold; metal; money; golden; precious in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 金 read?
金 is read jīn. Reading it inside real words — 奖金 and 现金 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 金 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 金 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 金 in a word?
A common word containing 金 is 奖金 (jiǎng jīn) — "bonus, award money". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 金 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 金 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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