锦
jǐn
What does 锦 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
brocade; tapestry silk
In this place
Opens 锦里 — brocade as Chengdu’s old silk nickname on the lane board.
Remember this
锦 looks soft and patterned — think woven silk. Find it first on the gate plaque before the lantern spine fills with elbows.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 锦 (jǐn) mean for travelers?
- brocade; tapestry silk
- Where will I see 锦 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Jinli. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 锦 on the street?
- 锦 looks soft and patterned — think woven silk. Find it first on the gate plaque before the lantern spine fills with elbows.