Common Meanings
1
jīn矜
To pity; to feel compassion for; to show sympathy or mercy towards.
她矜惜地看着受伤的小鸟，把它带回了家
She looked at the injured bird with pity and took it home.
proud; arrogant; boastful
他从不骄矜，总是谦逊待人。
He is never arrogant, always treating others with humility.
Dignified, reserved, or constrained (as in '矜持' or '矜重').
她举止矜持，给人留下深刻的印象。
Her dignified demeanor left a deep impression on people.
2
qín矜
The shaft or handle of a spear.
这柄矛的矜很坚固。
The shaft of this spear is very sturdy.
3
guān矜
Refers to a widower; same as 'guān' (鳏).
他孤身一人，妻逝后便成了矜
He is alone; after his wife passed away, he became a widower.