gam1 ling4金陵
Jyutpinggam1 ling4
Yalegām lìhng
Definition
Jinling, an ancient and alternative name for Nanjing.
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How it's used
Literary names for cities are rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing history, poetry, or classical literature. Using this term in a modern context might sound overly poetic or pretentious, similar to calling London 'Londinium' in English. It is mostly encountered in place names, restaurant titles, or historical documentaries.
Examples
Jinling is what we now call Nanjing.
Related words
Common phrases
The Twelve Beauties of Jinling
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