Definitions

1. noun

A type of Chinese silk fabric, typically printed with designs.

“The antique dresser was upholstered in a beautiful nankin fabric.”

2. noun

A type of Chinese porcelain, often used to describe ceramics from the Jiangxi province.

“The museum collection included an exquisite nankin vase.”

3. proper noun

Nanking, the former capital of China, now known as Nanjing.

“The historic city of Nanking was an important center of learning.”