衔 [xián]

• 动词
  • （用嘴含） hold in the mouth:

    have a pipe between one's teeth;

    衔着烟斗

    Swallows carry bits of earth in their bills to build nests.

    燕子衔泥筑窠。

  • （存在心里） harbour; bear:

    harbour resentment; bear a grudge

    衔恨

• 名词
  • （级别） rank; title:
  • （级别） rank; title:

    permanent representative with the rank of ambassador;

    大使衔常驻代表

    counsellor with rank of minister

    公使衔参赞