(xián) — to hold in the mouth (e.g., a pipe, cigarette); to harbor, to bear (a feeling, e.g., resentment); to link up, to join (as in 衔接)

Definition

Literary/formal verb covering 'hold in the mouth,' 'harbor (a feeling),' and 'link/join.' Most everyday speech uses 衔接 (link) or 叼 (hold in mouth) instead.

verb
to hold in the mouth (e.g., a pipe, cigarette)to harborto bear (a feeling, e.g., resentment)to link upto join (as in 衔接)

Examples

  • Tā zuǐ lǐ xián zhe yì zhī xuě jiā.
    He was holding a cigar in his mouth.
  • Tā duì guò qù de shì xián hèn zài xīn.
    He harbors resentment in his heart over past events.
  • Zhè liǎng tiáo dì tiě xiàn zài shì zhōng xīn xián jiē.
    These two subway lines connect at the city center.
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