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弦 (xián) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

弦 (xián) is a Chinese word: string. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 弦

名 míng noun

string

小提琴的弦断了。

xiǎo tí qín de xián duàn le

The violin string broke.

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Word breakdown

弦 xián — string

Words with this character (1)
Structure & writing
1 弦 xián — bowstring (elastic cord strung between the two ends of a bow, usually made of sinew)

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

consists of

1.1 弓 gōng — bow (weapon for shooting arrows or projectiles)
弓 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 3
张 zhāng to open or spread out something closed or contracted
HSK 4
引 yǐn to pull; to tug 弹 tán use the elasticity of one object to propel another 强 qiáng strong, powerful (opposite of 'weak')
HSK 5
弯 wān not straight; curved 弱 ruò weak in strength or power (opposite of 强)
HSK 6
弥 mí full; all over 粥 zhōu porridge; congee (semi-liquid food made by boiling grains)
HSK 7
夷 yí flat; peaceful 弘 hóng a surname 弛 chí (lit.) to relax; to loosen 弦 xián bowstring (elastic cord strung between the two ends of a bow, usually made of sinew) 疆 jiāng border, boundary
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躬 gōng personally; in person
1.2 玄 xuán — black; dark-colored
玄 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 7
弦 xián bowstring (elastic cord strung between the two ends of a bow, usually made of sinew) 炫 xuàn (lit.) to dazzle (the eyes with intense light) 畜 chù animal; esp. domesticated beast

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