济南 (Jǐnán): Jinan (capital of Shandong province)

Meanings

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

Huānyíng lái dào Jǐnán, měilì de Quánchéng!

Welcome to Jinan, the beautiful City of Springs!

Wǒ zài Jǐnán shàng dàxué.

I go to university in Jinan.

culture

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

memory

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

济 jì

南 nán