津 (jīn): ford

Meanings

Tiānjīn shì Zhōngguó de zhíxiáshì zhī yī.

Tianjin is one of China's municipalities.

Zhè ge gùshi lìng rén jīnjīnyǒuwèi.

This story is fascinating.

usage

Most commonly seen as an abbreviation for 天津 (Tiānjīn). Also appears in the idiom 津津有味 (with great interest/relish).

history

Originally meant a river ford or ferry crossing point. 天津 literally means 'heavenly ford' — the spot where the emperor crossed the river.

天津 Tiānjīn

Tianjin

major city — name means 'heavenly ford'

津 jīn