Common Meanings
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yín银
A metallic element, silver (Ag), used for coins, utensils, electronic devices, photographic materials, and ornaments.
她脖子上戴着一条精致的银项链。
She is wearing a delicate silver necklace around her neck.
A form of currency in ancient times, cast in silver, such as silver coins, ingots, or notes; it also refers to financial institutions like banks.
他把钱存进了银行。
He deposited the money into the bank.
Having a color or appearance similar to silver; silvery.
夜晚，抬头就能看见璀璨的银河。
At night, if you look up, you can see the brilliant Milky Way.
When pronounced yín, '银' can mean 'border' or 'boundary', similar to '垠'.
远山之银，与天相接
The border of the distant mountains connects with the sky.