济南

濟南

Jǐnán

proper noun #59,731

Meanings

Literally 'south of the Ji River'. The Ji River used to flow through the area.

HSK 1

我在济南上大学。

Wǒ zài Jǐnán shàng dàxué.

I go to university in Jinan.

HSK 5

欢迎来到济南，美丽的泉城！

Huānyíng láidào Jǐnán, měilì de Quánchéng!

Welcome to Jinan, the beautiful City of Springs!

culture

Jinan is known as the 'City of Springs' (泉城) because of its many natural springs.

memory

Remember 济 by associating it with helping people cross a river, like providing aid.

济 jì

南 nán