Definition
津 is a literary noun with several distinct senses. Its original meaning is 'ferry crossing' or 'ford', often seen in classical texts. It also refers to 'saliva' in compounds like 津液 (saliva) and 'sweat' in compounds like 汗津津 (sweaty). Additionally, 津 is used as an abbreviation for Tianjin in place names such as 天津. Note that 津 rarely appears alone in modern Chinese; it is mostly found in fixed compounds or classical expressions.
n.
ferry crossingford (literary)saliva (in compounds such as 津液)short for Tianjin (in place names)
Examples
- 津。Gǔshí zhèlǐ shì yí gè jīn dù.In ancient times, this was a ferry crossing.
- 津。Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā de jīn yè.The doctor examined his saliva.
- 津。Wǒ míngtiān yào qù Tiān jīn chūchāi.I have to go to Tianjin on a business trip tomorrow.
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