Ideographic: Bamboo-like ⺮ tendons in the chest 肋Radical:

meaning for jīn:

  • - muscle
  • - tendon
  • - veins visible under the skin
  • - sth resembling tendons or veins (e.g. fiber in a vegetable)brains
  • - mind
  • - head
  • - way of thinkingsteel reinforcing barto use one's brains
  • - to thinkmuscles and bones
  • - physique
  • - strength
  • - courageveins
  • - blue veins