Pictographic: A curtain or towel hanging from a rackRadical:

meaning for jīn:

  • - towel
  • - general purpose cloth
  • - women's headcovering (old)
  • - Kangxi radical 50towel
  • - Classifiers: 条 woman
  • - woman's headdress (ancient)hand towel
  • - handkerchiefred neckscarf
  • - by extension, a member of the Young Pioneersscarf
  • - shawl
  • - Classifiers: 条