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縉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
縉jìnred silkzg, 16 strokes, radical 糹
jìn(jin4) T4
  1. 1red silk
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March 24, 2026

縉jìn(jin4)

The character 縉 (jìn) primarily refers to red silk, often associated with luxury and elegance in traditional Chinese culture. It is commonly used in contexts discussing clothing, textiles, and ceremonial garments, highlighting the importance of silk in Chinese history as a symbol of wealth and status.

Strokes16Radical糹
Cultural Note

In ancient China, silk was not just a fabric but a key element of trade, leading to the famous Silk Road. The word 縉 symbolizes not only a material but also the cultural significance of silk in ceremonies and festivals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vivid scene of a royal court where everyone is dressed in flowing, red silk robes, shimmering like the bright sun. The character 縉 has the radical for silk (纟) on the left, reminding you of the soft texture of silk, while the right part can be visualized as an elegant flowing garment.

Meanings of 縉

jìn(jin4)
1red silk
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About 縉

縉Simplified
16Strokes
糹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 縉

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 縉 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 纺 (fǎng), which means to spin or weave. This character is more formal and often appears in literary or historical texts rather than everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 縉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on recognizing it in context, particularly when reading classical literature or cultural texts. Connecting it to other silk-related words like 丝 (sī) can enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 縉 with the character for 'to weave' (编, biān) due to their similar contexts in textiles. It's important to remember that 縉 specifically refers to a type of silk rather than the action of weaving.

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Etymology of 縉

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)晋
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Case file: 縉

  1. 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half晋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysilk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 縉?

Decomposition of 縉

IDS Structure⿰糹晋
縉Full Character
=
糹si1
left
晋Jin4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 縉?

How to say red silk in Chinese

“red silk” in Chinese is縉jìn

The character 縉 (jìn) primarily refers to red silk, often associated with luxury and elegance in traditional Chinese culture. It is commonly used in contexts discussing clothing, textiles, and ceremonial garments, highlighting the importance of silk in Chinese history as a symbol of wealth and status.

When to use 縉

Be careful not to confuse 縉 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 纺 (fǎng), which means to spin or weave. This character is more formal and often appears in literary or historical texts rather than everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 縉 with the character for 'to weave' (编, biān) due to their similar contexts in textiles. It's important to remember that 縉 specifically refers to a type of silk rather than the action of weaving.

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縉

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Word Family of 縉

Words Containing This Character3
缙jìnred silk縉
缙云Jinyun county in Lishui 麗水|丽水[Lí​shuǐ], Zhejiang縉雲
缙云县Jinyun county in Lishui 麗水|丽水[Lí​shuǐ], Zhejiang縉雲縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 缙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 縉

In modern contexts, 縉 is primarily used to refer to red silk, often in discussions about traditional clothing.

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