dù jīn
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  • 1

    v.gold-plate; gild

    • zì dòng dù jīn

      自动镀金

      gild automatically

    • gěi shǒu zhuó dù jīn

      手镯镀金

      gild a bracelet

    • gěi shǒu biǎo dù jīn

      手表镀金

      gild a watch

  • 2

    v.metaget gilded; overgild

    • chū guó dù jīn

      出国镀金

      study abroad in order to improve one's social status

Word usage

  • "镀" and "金" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 钥匙

      This is a gilded key.

    • 艺术品

      The artwork was gilded.

    • 出国留学自己

      He wants to study abroad to improve his social status.