How to Write 衔
The character 衔 (xián) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 行 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
衔 is pronounced xián in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hold in the mouth.
Common Words with 衔
衔接
xián jiē
To link up
军衔
jūn xián
Military rank
衔着
xián zhe
Holding in the mouth
Example Sentences
两个环节要衔接好。
liǎng gè huán jié yào xián jiē hǎo
The two parts need to be well-connected.
他的军衔很高。
tā de jūn xián hěn gāo
His military rank is very high.
小鸟衔着一根草。
xiǎo niǎo xián zhe yī gēn cǎo
The little bird is carrying a piece of grass in its beak.
Practice Writing 衔 (xián)
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