Chinese Character: 衔 (xián - Hold in Mouth)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 行 (walk radical)
Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 行 + 干 (walk + dry)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xián (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
衔 primarily means hold in mouth, and is used in various contexts related to carrying and holding.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 衔接 (xián jiē) - to connect
- 衔枚 (xián méi) - to hold a stick in mouth
- 衔环 (xián huán) - to hold a ring in mouth
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
衔 is primarily used as a verb to describe hold in mouth, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of carrying and holding.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 衔 reflects the importance of carrying and holding in traditional practices such as martial arts and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
狗衔着骨头。(Gǒu xián zhe gǔ tou.)
The dog is holding a bone in its mouth.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 衔 as "walk dry" - the 行 represents walk, and 干 means dry, together forming the concept of hold in mouth.