晋 (jìn) - Jin — refers to the Jin dynasty & to advance or promote

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jìn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

晋 · jìn

Jin — refers to the Jin dynasty;

to advance or promote;

to enter;

a place name (Shanxi province);

also used in words for progression or promotion.

Jin — refers to the Jin dynastyto advance or promoteto enter

Usage highlights

PromotionJin dynastyShanxi provinceTo advanceJin OperaJin merchants

Synonyms

  • 进— to advance, to enter
  • 升— to rise, to promote

Antonyms

  • 退— to retreat, to decline
  • 降— to descend, to demote

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was promoted to a higher position (晋升).
  • The Jin dynasty was an important period in Chinese history (晋朝).
  • Shanxi province is also called Jin (晋).
  • The company is progressing steadily (晋步).

Collocations

  • Promotion(晋升)
  • Jin dynasty(晋朝)
  • Shanxi province(晋)
  • To advance(晋级)
  • Jin Opera(晋剧)
  • Jin merchants(晋商)

Idioms

  • The Qin and Jin dynasties were equally matched(秦晋之好)
  • To advance step by step(循序渐进)
  • The Chu and Jin rivalry(楚晋争霸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically linked to the Jin state during the Spring and Autumn period and the later Jin dynasty.
  • Shanxi province is often referred to as 'Jin' due to its historical connections.
  • The character conveys a sense of upward mobility and progress in career or studies.

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