白金 (bái jīn) — platinum
Definition
Modern term for 'platinum' (the precious metal), more common than 铂 in everyday use. Historically it also referred to silver, but that sense is archaic.
noun
platinum
Examples
- 白金，。Zhè tiáo xiàng liàn shì bái jīn zuò de, fēi cháng piào liang.This necklace is made of platinum, very beautiful.
- 白金。bái jīn De jià gé bǐ huáng jīn gèng guì.The price of platinum is more expensive than gold.
- 白金。Tā shēng rì shí shōu dào le yì méi bái jīn jiè zhi.She received a platinum ring for her birthday.
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