Here we evaluate the many-body entanglement properties of a generalized SU(n)
valence bond solid state on a chain. Our results follow from a derivation of
the transfer matrix of the system which, in combination with symmetry
properties, allows for a new, elegant and straightforward evaluation of
different entanglement measures. In particular, the geometric entanglement per
block, correlation length, von Neumann and R\'enyi entropies of a block,
localizable entanglement and entanglement length are obtained in a very simple
way. All our results are in agreement with previous derivations for the SU(2)
case.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figure