弦
弦 (xián) means “string (of an instrument or bow)”. It is made of 弓 + 玄 and has 8 strokes, and is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).
Break 弦 into its parts
What 弦 is made of
- 弓 gōng — bow
- 玄 xuán — deep
- 亠 tóu — lid
- 丶 — dot
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 幺 yāo — one
- 亠 tóu — lid
弦 stroke order
Example sentences
吉他的一根弦断了。Jítā de yīgēn xián duàn le.One of the guitar strings has broken.
他正在给小提琴换弦。Tā zhèngzài gěi xiǎotíqín huàn xián.He's restringing his violin.
Also built with 弓
- 引yǐnto lead
- 张zhāngmeasure word for flat things
- 弥mícomplete
- 弯wānto bend
- 弹tánto play, piano, guitar
- 强qiángstrong
- 粥zhōuporridge
- 躬gōngto bow
Quick facts
| Pinyin | xián |
|---|---|
| Meaning | string (of an instrument or bow) |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
| HSK | Old HSK 6 |
Questions about 弦
What does 弦 mean?
弦 (xián) means “string (of an instrument or bow)”.
How many strokes does 弦 have?
弦 has 8 strokes.
What parts make up 弦?
弦 is made of 弓 (bow) and 玄 (deep).
Which HSK level is 弦?
弦 is in Old HSK 6.
Learn 弦 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 196: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.