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How do you say jin in English?

"Jin" can have a few different meanings in English, depending on the context. Here are some examples:

1. As a name: Jin is a common Korean name, both for males and females. You would pronounce it just like it's spelled: jin

2. As a term for "spirit" or "demon": This is a more archaic usage, often found in fantasy or mythology. It would be pronounced the same way as the name: jin.

3. As a specific term in Chinese:

* Jin dynasty: This is pronounced jin, with a long "i" sound similar to "keen".

* Jin (金): This is the Chinese word for "gold" and is pronounced jinn.

4. Other contexts:

* Jin (秦): A historical state in China, pronounced chin.

* Jin (晋): A historical dynasty in China, pronounced jin, with a long "i" sound similar to "keen".

To understand how to pronounce "jin" correctly, it's important to know the context in which it's used.

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