Word: 衔 (xián) Traditional: 銜 衔 dictionary entry xián bit (of a bridle); to hold in the mouth; to harbor (feelings); to link; to accept; rank; title Full dictionary entry for 衔 Example sentences using 衔 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 喜鹊衔梅花,喜上加喜 xǐquè xián méihuā,xǐ shàng jiā xǐ a magpie holding a plum blossom: joy upon joy 节约好比燕衔泥，浪费好比河决堤 jiéyuē hǎobǐ Yàn xián ní, làngfèi hǎobǐ hé juédī saving is like a swallow carrying mud; wasting is like a river breaking its dike