弦 (xián) — how to say "bowstring" in Chinese

弦

Bowstring; string; chord

noun

Radicals / Keys

弓

Bow

#57 · gōng · 3 strokes

Collocations

琴弦

qín xián

string

Examples

这把吉他的弦需要更换了。

The strings on this guitar need to be replaced.

琴弦断了。

The string broke.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "bowstring" in Chinese?

"bowstring" in Chinese is 弦 (xián).

What does 弦 mean in English?

弦 (xián) means "Bowstring; string; chord".

How is 弦 pronounced?

It is pronounced xián (written as xian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "bowstring" in Chinese characters?

It is written 弦.

What HSK level is 弦?

弦 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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