Meaning Clues (Semantic)
钅

钅

jīnMeaning ClueMeaning clue Metal / Gold (Tool / Currency)
Strokes 5 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Gold, metal, tools, bells, clocks, machinery

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 钅 inside new characters. It often points toward metal or gold, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 钅

Locate component 钅 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Gold, metal, tools, bells, clocks, machinery)

Use 钅 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to gold, metal, tools, bells, clocks, machinery.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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钱
qiánMeaning Clue
left part+钅

money

银
yínMeaning Clue
left part+钅

silver

铁
tiěMeaning Clue
rest of character+钅

iron (the metal)

钟
zhōngMeaning Clue
left part+钅

bell, clock, timepiece

错
cuòMeaning Clue
rest of character+钅

wrong

铅
qiānMeaning Clue
rest of character+钅

lead (the metal)

键
jiànMeaning Clue
铃
língMeaning Clue
锁
suǒMeaning Clue
锅
guōMeaning Clue
钓
diàoMeaning Clue
针
zhēnMeaning Clue
钻
zuānMeaning Clue
铜
tóngMeaning Clue
铺
pūMeaning Clue
镇
zhènMeaning Clue
钙
gàiMeaning Clue
锤
chuíMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 钅

What role does component 钅 play in Chinese characters?

钅 (jīn) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 钅 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 钅, identify the core semantic family around "Gold, metal, tools, bells, clocks, machinery", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.