衔 xián HSK7 bit Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: All meanings (4) All meanings 5 xián 5 hold in mouth 2bit 1link 1rank 1 5 sentences 燕子衔泥筑巢。 yànzi xián ní zhùcháo. Swallows carry mud in their beaks to build nests. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary将士们衔枚疾走,趁夜色突袭敌营。 jiàngshì men xián méi jízǒu, chèn yèsè tūxí díyíng. The soldiers marched silently at night to launch a surprise attack on the enemy camp. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary这两段铁路紧密相衔。 zhè liǎng duàn tiělù jǐnmì xiāng xián. These two sections of railway are closely connected. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他被授予了大校军衔。 tā bèi shòuyǔ le dàxiào jūn xián. He was awarded the military rank of Senior Colonel. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary马口中含着马衔。 mǎ kǒu zhōng hán zhe mǎ xián. The horse had a bit in its mouth. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary