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金人
jīn​rén

metal statue

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 小金人 xiǎo​jīn​rén Oscar statuette
    Nickname for the Academy Award statuette, named for its shape as a small gold-plated figure.
  • 金人缄口 jīn​rén​jiān​kǒu careful in speech
    To be extremely cautious with one's words or to remain silent to avoid trouble; literally "a bronze statue with its mouth sewn shut".