HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
弦 — bowstring
- Reading
- xián
- Meaning
- bowstring; string of a musical instrument
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
弦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xián and it means bowstring; string of a musical instrument. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
弦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 弦 (string (bow/instrument)) and 扣人心弦 (soul-stirring, fascinating).
Chinese words containing 弦
Frequently asked questions
What does 弦 mean in Chinese?
弦 means bowstring; string of a musical instrument in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 弦 read?
弦 is read xián. Reading it inside real words — 弦 and 扣人心弦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弦 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 弦 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弦 in a word?
A common word containing 弦 is 弦 (xián) — "string (bow/instrument)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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