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弦 xián bow string

bow string; string instrument

How to remember 弦: 弓 bow + 玄 deep = bow string. The archer pulls her bow back with a deep breath, and everyone hears the twang of the bow string.

  • HSK 7
  • 8 strokes
  • Radical 弓

Component breakdown

弦 = 弓 bow + 玄 deep

  • 弓 bow
  • 玄 deep
The Gushi story

The archer pulls her bow back with a deep breath, and everyone hears the twang of the bow string.

How it is used

  • A string of a bow or instrument; also a taut cord: 琴弦 (qínxián) instrument string, 弓弦 (gōngxián) bowstring.
  • 扣人心弦 (kòurénxīnxián) = to tug at the heartstrings, gripping.
  • 改弦更张 (gǎixián-gēngzhāng) = to change one's approach; 上弦 (shàngxián) wind (a watch) / the waxing moon.

Words with 弦