HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
衔 — to hold in the mouth
- Reading
- xián
- Meaning
- to hold in the mouth; title; rank
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
衔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xián and it means to hold in the mouth; title; rank. 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.
衔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 头衔 (title, designation) and 衔接 (join; link up).
Chinese words containing 衔
Frequently asked questions
What does 衔 mean in Chinese?
衔 means to hold in the mouth; title; rank in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 衔 read?
衔 is read xián. Reading it inside real words — 头衔 and 衔接 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 衔 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 衔 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 衔 in a word?
A common word containing 衔 is 头衔 (tóu xián) — "title, designation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 衔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 衔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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