jin

jin · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Alternative spelling of jinn; a supernatural spirit in Islamic and Arabic mythology.

  2. 2.

    A Chinese unit of weight equal to approximately 500 grams (half a kilogram).

  3. 3.

    (as proper noun Jin) A Chinese given name or historical dynasty.

Related words

See also: djinn, genie, jinn, spirit
Synonyms: djinn, genie, jinn

Etymology

From Arabic jinn (جن), meaning a spirit or supernatural being. The weight unit sense is from Mandarin Chinese jin (斤).