金 jīn
gold; chemical element Au; generic term for lustrous and ductile metals; money; golden; highly respected; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音
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金 · 8 strokesHow to write 金 step by step
8 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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