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衔
xián
Description
“衔”常常表示用嘴叼着东西，比如小狗衔着骨头。
"衔" often means holding something in the mouth, for example, a puppy holding a bone.
它也可以表示官位或头衔，比如“军衔”。
It can also mean an official position or title, such as "军衔" (military rank).
Meanings
衔xián
to hold in the mouth
小鸟衔着一根树枝。
The little bird is carrying a twig in its beak.
衔xián
title; rank
他的军衔很高。
He holds a high military rank.
衔接xiánjiē
to link up; to connect
这两条路衔接得很好。
These two roads connect well.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 衔 is more formal/literary than 叼 for holding something in the mouth.
- Etymology
originally a horse's bit; extended to 'hold in mouth' and 'official rank/title'.
In videos
“这要衔接到这儿”
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