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Chinese
dùjīn
Meaning: to gild; to plate with gold
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

工匠在金屬表面鍍金,讓普通的裝飾看起來格外華麗。
工匠在金属表面镀金,让普通的装饰看起来格外华丽。
The artisan gilded the metal surface, making an ordinary ornament look exceptionally elegant.

Usage Notes

It literally means to cover a surface with a thin layer of gold. It can also describe giving something a more impressive appearance without changing its substance.

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