晉 (jìn) - Jin — refers to the Jin dynasty & to advance or progress

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jìn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

晉 · jìn

Jin — refers to the Jin dynasty;

to advance or progress;

to promote;

a unit of measurement in ancient China;

also used in names of places and states.

Jin — refers to the Jin dynastyto advance or progressto promote

Usage highlights

Jin dynastypromotion in rankprogress and advancementstate of JinJin merchantsJin opera

Synonyms

  • 进— to advance, to enter
  • 升— to rise, to promote
  • 前— forward, ahead

Antonyms

  • 退— to retreat, to withdraw
  • 降— to descend, to demote
  • 后— behind, after

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was promoted to a higher position (晋升).
  • The Jin dynasty was an important period in Chinese history (晋朝).
  • This company is making steady progress (晋步).
  • The ancient state of Jin was powerful during the Spring and Autumn period (晋国).

Collocations

  • Jin dynasty(晋朝)
  • promotion in rank(晋升)
  • progress and advancement(晋步)
  • state of Jin(晋国)
  • Jin merchants(晋商)
  • Jin opera(晋剧)

Idioms

  • To advance step by step(循序渐进)
  • The Qin and Jin dynasties were equally matched(秦晋之好)
  • To advance to a higher level(晋升高位)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically linked to the ancient state of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Later became the name of the Jin dynasty (265-420 AD), an important period in Chinese history.
  • The character carries connotations of advancement, progress, and promotion in modern usage.

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