鑫

xīn

金 + 鍂

Definitions

xīn (used in names of people and shops, symbolizing prosperity)

Etymology

Triple of the 金 (gold) character.

About

鑫 is formed by triplicating the character 金 (which means gold, metal, or money) and arranging the three components in a triangular pattern: one on top and two on the bottom. This triplication is a recognized structural method in Chinese character formation that multiplies or intensifies the core meaning, creating a notion of extreme accumulation. As a result, the character directly signifies wealth, prosperity, and an abundance of riches. Because its meaning is highly auspicious for financial success, it is employed almost exclusively in personal names and in the names of businesses, stores, and other commercial ventures seeking to attract prosperity, and it very rarely appears in ordinary sentences or common vocabulary.

Example Sentences Hide

他的名字叫鑫鑫。

Tā de míngzì jiào Xīnxīn.

His name is Xinxin.

鑫源超市很大。

Xīnyuán chāoshì hěn dà.

Xinyuan Supermarket is very big.

我去鑫鑫饭店吃饭。

Wǒ qù Xīnxīn fàndiàn chīfàn.

I go to Xinxin Restaurant to eat.

鑫鑫公司生产电子产品。

Xīnxīn gōngsī shēngchǎn diànzǐ chǎnpǐn.

Xinxin Company produces electronic products.

昨天鑫鑫来了我家。

Zuótiān Xīnxīn láile wǒ jiā.

Yesterday Xinxin came to my house.

因为鑫鑫努力，所以他成功了。

Yīnwèi Xīnxīn nǔlì, suǒyǐ tā chénggōngle.

Because Xinxin worked hard, he succeeded.

如果鑫鑫参加比赛，我们就能赢。

Rúguǒ Xīnxīn cānjiā bǐsài, wǒmen jiù néng yíng.

If Xinxin participates in the competition, we can win.

尽管鑫鑫遇到了困难，但他仍然坚持工作。

Jǐnguǎn Xīnxīn yù dào le kùnnán, dàn tā réngrán jiānchí gōngzuò.

Although Xinxin encountered difficulties, he still persisted in working.

Related Characters

Component: 金