京
jīng
What does 京 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
capital
In this place
In 南京路: the capital half of Nanjing’s name.
Remember this
京 is capital energy — same idea living in 北京 (Beijing, northern capital). 南京 reads “southern capital.” This road wears that title like borrowed jewelry.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 京 (jīng) mean for travelers?
- capital
- Where will I see 京 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Nanjing Road. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 京 on the street?
- 京 is capital energy — same idea living in 北京 (Beijing, northern capital). 南京 reads “southern capital.” This road wears that title like borrowed jewelry.