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上弦

shàng xián

2-character word

What 上弦 means

1. to wind up a watch, clockwork toy etc
2. to tighten the string of a bow, violin etc
3. first quarter (phase of the moon)

The characters in 上弦

• 上shàng(bound form) up; upper; above; previous; first (of multiple parts); to climb…
• 弦xiánbow string; string of musical instrument; watchspring

Words starting with 上弦

• 上弦月shàng xián yuèfirst quarter moon

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