Writing
头衔 (tóu xián) — how to say "title" in Chinese
头衔
Title, rank
noun
Character composition
头
head
衔
to hold, rank
Radicals / Keys
大
Big
#37 · dà · 3 strokes
行
Walk enclosure
#144 · xíng · 6 strokes
Collocations
获得头衔
huò dé tóu xián
to obtain a title
荣誉头衔
róng yù tóu xián
an honorary title
Examples
他在公司里获得了新的头衔。
He received a new title at the company.
他有很高的头衔。
He has a high title.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "title" in Chinese?
"title" in Chinese is 头衔 (tóu xián).
What does 头衔 mean in English?
头衔 (tóu xián) means "Title, rank".
How is 头衔 pronounced?
It is pronounced tóu xián (written as tou xian, touxian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "title" in Chinese characters?
It is written 头衔: 头 has 5 strokes, 衔 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 头衔?
头衔 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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