缙 (jìn) - Jin — refers to a reddish color & used historically in official titles and place names,

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jìn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

缙 · jìn

Jin — refers to a reddish color;

used historically in official titles and place names, particularly in the Jin Dynasty.

Jin — refers to a reddish colorused historically in official titles and place names,

Usage highlights

Jin officialJin colorJin cloudJin silkJin documentJin court

Synonyms

  • 红— red (color)
  • 赤— crimson, red
  • 朱— vermilion, bright red

Antonyms

  • 绿— green (color opposite)
  • 青— blue/green

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Jin Dynasty official (缙绅) wore distinctive robes.
  • This fabric has a deep red color (缙色).
  • He studied Jin Dynasty artifacts (缙云文物).
  • The ancient Jin region (缙云) has rich history.

Collocations

  • Jin official(缙绅)
  • Jin color(缙色)
  • Jin cloud(缙云)
  • Jin silk(缙帛)
  • Jin document(缙笏)
  • Jin court(缙庭)

Idioms

  • Red silk and purple ribbons(缙绅紫绶)
  • Jin cloud ascending(缙云上升)
  • Scholars and officials(缙绅先生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with officialdom and scholarly class during imperial China.
  • The character appears in place names like Jinyun County in Zhejiang province.
  • Originally referred to red silk used in official documents and ceremonies.

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