Character

衔

xián HSK 7
衔 xián HSK 7
  • 1. (lit.) horse bit (mouthpiece)
  • 2. to hold in the mouth; to carry in the mouth
  • 3. to harbor in one's heart; to nurse (a feeling)
  • 4. (lit.) to receive; to accept (an order or favor)
  • 5. to connect; to link together
  • 6. rank or title in administrative, military, academic, or research systems
Words using 衔 as xián (2)
Structure & writing
衔 xián — (lit.) horse bit (mouthpiece)

衔 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2 钅 jīn — metal/gold radical
钅 is a component in 43 characters
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