How to Write 涎
The character 涎 (xián) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
涎 is pronounced xián in Mandarin Chinese. It means saliva; spittle.
Common Words with 涎
垂涎
chuí xián
to drool; to covet
涎水
xián shuǐ
saliva; slobber
涎皮
xián pí
thick-skinned; cheeky; shameless
Example Sentences
他对美食垂涎三尺。
tā duì měi shí chuí xián sān chǐ
His mouth watered at the delicious food.
小孩流了很多涎水。
xiǎo hái liú le hěn duō xián shuǐ
The child is drooling a lot.
他总是涎皮赖脸的。
tā zǒng shì xián pí lài liǎn de
He is always being thick-skinned and shameless.
Practice Writing 涎 (xián)
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