上弦 shàng xián

crescent moon; first quarter or waxing moon; to tighten

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 58405th word

Definitions

  1. 1. crescent moon
  2. 2. first quarter or waxing moon
  3. 3. to tighten
  4. 4. to wind

Characters

Character Meaning
上 shàng HSK 1
to go up; on top; above
弦 xián HSK 6
string of musical instrument; bow string