悬

• 拼音: xuán
• 汉字拆解: 悬 = 县 (hang, original form) + 心 (heart), combining physical hanging with emotional uncertainty

含义

To hang; to suspend. Also means unresolved, uncertain, or dangerous.

Multiple meanings: (1) physically hang or suspend (悬挂); (2) unresolved or pending (悬而未决); (3) colloquially means risky or uncertain (这事儿悬). Common compounds: 悬念 (suspense), 悬崖 (cliff), 悬殊 (disparity), 悬赏 (offer a reward). Very versatile in both formal and colloquial contexts.

例句

1. 这场比赛的结果还悬着，谁都有可能赢。
2. 他把画悬在客厅最显眼的位置。
3. 就凭你这点准备，考试能不能过还真悬。

用法指南

语境: everyday, colloquial, descriptive

语气: varies

正确说法

• 这事儿有点悬。(This matter is a bit uncertain/risky.)
• 把灯悬起来。(Hang up the lamp.)

错误说法

• 我很悬 — 不用于形容人的状态，说'我很紧张'或'我没把握'，悬多形容事情或结果

起源与历史

Composed of 县 (original form meaning 'to hang') + 心 (heart). The heart radical was added to emphasize the feeling of anxiety or suspense.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal