[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 钅 (jīn) Kanxi Radical 167 ![[Radical 167 - 钅 (jīn).svg]] **Variations of the radical:** [[金 (jīn)]] [[釒 (jīn)]] ## Meaning The radical "钅" (jīn) is called "金字旁" (jīn zì páng) in Chinese, which translates to "gold side." It is a radical used in Chinese characters, typically appearing on the left side. The radical "钅" (jīn) carries the meaning of "metal" or "gold." It often indicates characters related to metals or metal-related concepts. ## Examples Here are a few examples of characters containing the radical "钅" (jīn): [[钱 qián]] - money, coin [[银 yín]] - silver [[钢 gāng]] - steel [[铁 tiě]] - iron [[锁 suǒ]] - lock [[钟 zhōng]] - bell，clock