unknown, 15 strokes, radical 见, rank #36603, Very Hard
jìn(jin4) T4
1an audience with the emperor
2(history) to have an audience with the Emperor
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March 24, 2026
觐(覲)jìn(jin4)
The character 觐 (jìn) means to have an audience with the emperor, typically used in a historical context. It signifies a formal presentation before a ruler, emphasizing respect and hierarchy in traditional Chinese governance.
Strokes15Radical见Frequency#36603DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, having an audience with the emperor was a significant event, often associated with important state matters and royal decrees. Such audiences were highly ritualized, reflecting the deep respect for authority and the hierarchical structure of society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand palace where courtiers line up to 见 (jiàn) the emperor. The character 觐 combines the radical for 'to speak' (言) on the left, suggesting communication, with the right component signifying 'to present,' making it memorable as a formal audience with a powerful figure.
Meanings of 觐
jìn(jin4)
1an audience with the emperor
2(history) to have an audience with the Emperor
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About 觐
觐Simplified
覲Traditional
15Strokes
见Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 觐
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand palace where courtiers line up to 见 (jiàn) the emperor. The character 觐 combines the radical for 'to speak' (言) on the left, suggesting communication, with the right component signifying 'to present,' making it memorable as a formal audience with a powerful figure.
Usage Notes
Since 觐 is a historical term, it's rarely used in modern conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar sounding words like 见 (jiàn), which means 'to see.' This word has a formal register and is not commonly found in everyday language.
HSK Study Tips
While 觐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, students at advanced levels should focus on historical and literary texts where this term may appear. Understanding 觐 can deepen knowledge of imperial practices and enhance reading comprehension of classical texts.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, having an audience with the emperor was a significant event, often associated with important state matters and royal decrees. Such audiences were highly ritualized, reflecting the deep respect for authority and the hierarchical structure of society.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 觐 in casual contexts, but it is primarily historical. For example, saying '我想觐他' (I want to jìn him) is incorrect; use 见 (jiàn) instead for casual encounters.
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Cultural Notes for 觐
🏮Cultural insight
In ancient China, having an audience with the emperor was a significant event, often associated with important state matters and royal decrees. Such audiences were highly ritualized, reflecting the deep respect for authority and the hierarchical structure of society.
Word Family of 觐
Words Containing This Character3
觐jìn(history) to have an audience with the Emperor覲
朝觐hajj (Islam)朝覲
觐见to have an audience (with the Emperor)覲見
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Compound Meaning
What does 觐 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 觐
No, 觐 is largely a historical term and is not commonly used in contemporary language.
While 觐 specifically refers to an audience with the emperor, 见 is a more general term for 'to see' or 'to meet'.
You can associate 'jìn' with 'jin' from 'jin dynasty', which often had formal audiences.
