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荩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
荩jìnloyal, faithful; a perennial weedg, 9 strokes, radical 艹
荩jìnArthraxon ciliareunknown, 9 strokes, radical 艹
jìn(jin4) T4
  1. 1loyal, faithful; a perennial weed
  2. 2Arthraxon ciliare
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March 24, 2026

荩(藎)jìn(jin4)

The character 荩 (jìn) primarily means 'loyal' or 'faithful,' often used in contexts referring to allegiance or devotion. Additionally, it can refer to a type of perennial weed, specifically Arthraxon ciliare, which underscores its connection to nature. The term conveys a sense of steadfastness and reliability.

Strokes9Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, loyalty is a highly valued trait, often celebrated in literature and history, such as in tales of loyal servants or soldiers. The character 荩 reflects this cultural emphasis on fidelity and steadfastness in relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a loyal dog sitting beside a beautiful green plant. The dog represents loyalty (荩) and the plant symbolizes the perennial aspect. The character consists of the radical for grass (艹) on top, hinting at its botanical meaning, while the remaining components evoke the sound 'jìn.'

Meanings of 荩

jìn(jin4)
1loyal, faithful; a perennial weed
2Arthraxon ciliare
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About 荩

荩Simplified
藎Traditional
9Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 荩

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 荩 (jìn) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as '近' (jìn, near). The word is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that express loyalty or fidelity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 荩 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it can enhance your understanding of loyalty-related terms. Focus on how this character connects with others about faithfulness, such as 忠 (zhōng, loyalty) and 信 (xìn, trust), as they often appear together in discussions about relationships and duty.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 荩 (jìn) with 忍 (rěn, to endure), leading to incorrect usage in contexts referring to loyalty. Always remember that 荩 specifically pertains to loyalty and related concepts.

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Pronunciation of 荩

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Etymology of 荩

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

weed

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)尽
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Case file: 荩

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayweed
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 荩?

Decomposition of 荩

IDS Structure⿱艹尽
荩Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
尽jin3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 荩?

How to say loyal, faithful; a perennial weed in Chinese

“loyal, faithful; a perennial weed” in Chinese is荩jìn

The character 荩 (jìn) primarily means 'loyal' or 'faithful,' often used in contexts referring to allegiance or devotion. Additionally, it can refer to a type of perennial weed, specifically Arthraxon ciliare, which underscores its connection to nature. The term conveys a sense of steadfastness and reliability.

When to use 荩

Be careful not to confuse 荩 (jìn) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as '近' (jìn, near). The word is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that express loyalty or fidelity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 荩 (jìn) with 忍 (rěn, to endure), leading to incorrect usage in contexts referring to loyalty. Always remember that 荩 specifically pertains to loyalty and related concepts.

Write 荩

荩

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Word Family of 荩

Words Containing This Character1
荩jìnloyal藎
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Compound Meaning

What does 荩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 荩

It is pronounced as 'jìn'.

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