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March 24, 2026
津jīn(jin1)
The character 津 (jīn) primarily refers to bodily fluids such as saliva and sweat. It can also denote a ferry crossing or a ford, places where one might cross a body of water. Additionally, 津 is an abbreviation for Tianjin, a major city in China.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#11524DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Tianjin, represented by 津, is a significant historical port city in China, serving as a crucial gateway for trade and cultural exchange. The character thus embodies both geographical and cultural importance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river crossing where a ferry transports people, and picture the sweat running down your face as you wait. The character 津 looks like a river flowing (the water radical 氵) with 'jīn' as the sound you make when you feel the sweat drip.
Meanings of 津
jīn(jin1)
1saliva
2sweat
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About 津
津Simplified
9Strokes
氵Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
#11524Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
津 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing transportation or bodily fluids. Common collocations include 津液 (jīn yè, bodily fluids) and 津渡 (jīn dù, to ferry across). Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone).
HSK Study Tips
津 is not currently featured in the HSK vocabulary lists but connects to other level-appropriate words related to water and transportation. Students should focus on recognizing its various meanings and contexts, especially in relation to geography and anatomy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 津 with similar-sounding characters or mispronounce it due to its tone. For example, saying 'jǐn' instead of 'jīn' can change its meaning entirely. Always remember to use the correct tone.
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Pronunciation of 津
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 聿 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half聿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 津?
Decomposition of 津
IDS Structure⿰氵聿
津Full Character
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氵shui3
left
聿yu4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 津?
How to say saliva in Chinese
“saliva” in Chinese is津jīn
The character 津 (jīn) primarily refers to bodily fluids such as saliva and sweat. It can also denote a ferry crossing or a ford, places where one might cross a body of water. Additionally, 津 is an abbreviation for Tianjin, a major city in China.
When to use 津
津 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing transportation or bodily fluids. Common collocations include 津液 (jīn yè, bodily fluids) and 津渡 (jīn dù, to ferry across). Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 津 with similar-sounding characters or mispronounce it due to its tone. For example, saying 'jǐn' instead of 'jīn' can change its meaning entirely. Always remember to use the correct tone.
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津
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Grammar Patterns of 津
津 carries 6 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Complete the Sentence
牛____的社交圈过于开放,不合她的胃口.
Oxford's social circle was far too liberal for her taste.
Example Sentences for 津 (10)
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牛津的社交圈过于开放,不合她的胃口.
niú jīn de shè jiāo quān guò yú kāi fàng, , bù hé tā de wèi.
Oxford's social circle was far too liberal for her taste.
