金的
jīn de
The English phrase golden can be translated into Chinese as 金的 (jīn de). If unsure, use 金的. Wiktionary also lists 黃金的 / 黄金的 (huángjīn de).
Meaning: made of, or relating to, gold (adj)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 金的 | jīn de |
| 黃金的 / 黄金的 | huángjīn de |
The term is used to describe things that are made of, or relating to, gold.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, 黃金 is a commonly used word for 'golden'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring specifically to the color golden rather than the metal gold, the form 金色的 is more natural.
How do you pronounce it?
jīn de
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, the color 金色 is traditionally associated with the Emperor. Historically, wearing certain shades of 'golden' yellow was restricted solely to the imperial family.
- In Chinese numerology, the word 金 is associated with one of the five elements. It does not just represent a metal but symbolizes the season of autumn and the direction of the west.
- The word 金 can be pronounced as jīn when meaning 'gold' but is pronounced as jǐn when referring to a 'brocade' fabric. These two distinct meanings use the same character.
Examples in context
- 她穿着一条 金灿灿 的裙子。She is wearing a bright golden dress.
- 那幅画的 金黄色 非常明亮。The golden color of that painting is very bright.
- 那个戒指是金的。nà ge jiè zhǐ shì jīn de.That ring is made of gold.
- 这件首饰是金的吗？zhè jiàn shǒu shì shì jīn de ma?Is this piece of jewelry made of gold?
Example conversation
Haoran and Yuting are looking at jewelry in a store.
- 浩然 Haoran雨婷，你看这个金的耳环。Yǔtíng, nǐ kàn zhè ge jīn de ěr huán.Yuting, look at these golden earrings.
- 雨婷 Yuting太漂亮了，但是很贵。Tài piào liang le, dàn shì hěn guì.They are beautiful, but very expensive.
- 浩然 Haoran你是想买金的吗？Nǐ shì xiǎng mǎi jīn de ma?Do you want to buy the golden ones?
- 雨婷 Yuting我想买银色的。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yín sè de.I want to buy the silver ones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golden” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
