衔[xián]

动

1. hold in the mouth

♦ ~着烟斗 have a pipe between one's teeth

♦ 燕子~泥筑窠。 Swallows carry bits of earth in their bills to build nests.

2. harbour; bear

♦ 衔恨

3. 书 receive (orders, etc.)

♦ 衔命

4. link up; join

♦ 衔接

名rank; title

♦ 大使~常驻代表 permanent representative with the rank of ambassador