Chinese words · HSK 7–9

弦

xián

string (of a bow or musical instrument)

Every meaning

xián

  1. string (of a bow or musical instrument)
  2. spring (of a watch)
  3. (math.) chord

Words with 弦

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).