What 线索 means
- Clue
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线索 in a sentence
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Questions about 线索
What does 线索 mean in English?
线索 is pronounced xiànsuǒ and means Clue.
How do you pronounce 线索?
线索 is xiànsuǒ in pinyin — written xiansuo without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 线索?
线索 is written with 2 characters: 线 (xiàn) Line (thread - wire - string), 索 (suǒ) Rope (chain - search - request). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
How is 线索 written in traditional Chinese?
線索. The simplified form 线索 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 線索 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced xiànsuǒ.
Is 线索 an HSK word?
Yes — 线索 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.
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