上弦

shàng xián

Meaning

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

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Characters

上shàngabove, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous⺊一弦xiánbow string; string instrument; hypotenuse弓玄