上弦

shàng xián

Dictionary entry

to wind up a watch, clockwork toy etc

What does 上弦 mean?

上弦 (shàng xián) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to wind up a watch, clockwork toy etc

2to tighten the string of a bow, violin etc

3first quarter (phase of the moon)

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上shǎngused in 上聲|上声[shang3 sheng1]弦xiánbow string · string of musical instrument

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How to pronounce 上弦

上弦

shàng xián

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