贴金

Traditional: 貼金
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Dictionary entry
to cover (a statue) with gold leaf; to gild

What does 贴金 mean?

贴金 (tiē jīn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to cover (a statue) with gold leaf; to gild
2(fig.) to prettify; to glorify

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