衔 xián HSK7 bit Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: hold in mouth All meanings 5 xián 5 hold in mouth 2bit 1link 1rank 1 2 sentences for 衔 (xián — hold in mouth) 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