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金 serves as both an independent word and a fundamental radical. Its ancient form depicted shining mineral veins or nuggets buried deep within the earth. Initially, it functioned as a broad term for any metal, with a historical emphasis on valued materials like bronze and copper. As metallurgy advanced and specific metals became standard measures of wealth, its primary meaning narrowed to denote gold. This sense later extended into the economic realm, encompassing money, currency, financial assets, and objects of high monetary value or metallic nature.
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我喜欢金色的太阳。
黄金很贵重。
他有一枚金币。
金属可以导电。
妈妈买了一条金项链。
金色的秋天美丽极了。
因为黄金价格高，所以投资要谨慎。
在古老的文明中，金常用于制作艺术品。