上弦

soeng5 jin4

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

Meanings

  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)

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