jìn

搢

Character · Verb

to insert; to shake

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to insert; to stick into

archaic

Archaic literary usage, often refers to inserting an object like a ceremonial tablet into a belt or sash.

Gǔ古
shí时
chén臣
zǐ子
cháo朝
jiàn见
 ，
xū需
jìn搢
hù笏
yú于
dài带
 。

In ancient times, ministers had to insert their ceremonial tablet into their sash when having an audience with the emperor.

Jìn搢
shēn绅
xiān先
sheng生
yóu由
cǐ此
qí其
xuǎn选
 。

From this, the gentlemen who wore official tablets were selected.

2.

verb

to shake; to brandish

archaic

Archaic literary usage for shaking or waving an object.

Jìn搢
duó铎
ér而
qū趋
 。

Shaking the bell and hastening forward.

Jìn搢
sān三
jūn军
zhī之
rèn刃
 。

To brandish the blades of the three armies.