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    Using 金子 (jīnzi) to refer to gold

    Numbers & Quantity

    Explanation

    金子 means "gold" and refers to the precious metal used in jewelry, currency, and trade. The suffix 子 gives the word a colloquial, everyday feel compared to the more formal 黄金. It is commonly used when talking about gold as a material or commodity.

    Examples

    • 这条项链是纯金子做的。

      zhè tiáo xiàngliàn shì chún jīnzi zuò de.

      This necklace is made of pure gold.

    • 古代人用金子来交换货物。

      gǔdài rén yòng jīnzi lái jiāohuàn huòwù.

      Ancient people used gold to exchange for goods.

    • 金子的价格最近涨了不少。

      jīnzi de jiàgé zuìjìn zhǎngle bù shǎo.

      The price of gold has risen quite a lot recently.

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