Definition
金陵 (Jīn líng) is an ancient name for present-day Nanjing, used from the Warring States period through the Ming dynasty. It appears frequently in classical poetry, historical texts, and literary references — learners encounter it in cultural contexts rather than as a modern place name. The word is a proper noun (p.w.) and should not be confused with the modern city name 南京.
p.w.
Jinling (ancient name for Nanjing)
Examples
- 金陵，。Jīn líng shì Liù Cháo gǔ dū, lìshǐ yōujiǔ.Jinling was the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, with a long history.
- 金陵。Lǐ Bái xiě guò hěn duō guānyú Jīn líng de shī.Li Bai wrote many poems about Jinling.
- 金陵，。Jīn líng de qiūtiān tèbié měi, hěn duō rén qù nàlǐ lǚyóu.Jinling's autumn is especially beautiful, and many people go there to travel.
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