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how to write xian(hold in the mouth) in chinese

衔

pinyinxián
radicals行Stroke count11
eanglish meaninghold in the mouth; harbour; bear; rank; title

Stroke order of the Chinese character "衔" (xian)

Handwriting

v. （用嘴含） hold in the mouth:

1. 衔着烟斗
have a pipe between one's teeth;

2. 燕子衔泥筑窠。
Swallows carry bits of earth in their bills to build nests.

v. （存在心里） harbour; bear:

1. 衔恨
harbour resentment; bear a grudge

n. （级别） rank; title:

1. 大使衔常驻代表
permanent representative with the rank of ambassador;

2. 公使衔参赞
counsellor with rank of minister