xián ㄒㄧㄢˊ jin4 HSK 7-9

  • bow string
  • string of musical instrument
  • watchspring
  • chord (segment of curve)
  • hypotenuse
  • CL: gēn ㄍㄣ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 弦 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你會彈都塔爾二弦琴嗎? Can you play the dutar?
  • 一个管弦乐团沿着路前进 A brass band is marching along the street.
  • 我弄断了我吉他的一根弦。 I broke a string on my guitar.
  • 我打算加入學校的管弦樂團。 I'm going to join the school orchestra.
  • 這是管弦樂團的第五場音樂會。 This is the fifth concert by this orchestra.

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