陈
Character
Chen (c. 1045 – 479 BC), a Zhou dynasty state
Meaning
chén
chen2- Chen (c. 1045 – 479 BC), a Zhou dynasty state CC-CEDICT
- Chen (557–589), one of the Southern Dynasties 南朝 (Nán Cháo) CC-CEDICT
- (bound form) to lay out; to exhibit; to display CC-CEDICT
- (bound form) to narrate; to state; to explain; to tell CC-CEDICT
- old; stale CC-CEDICT
- surname Chen CC-CEDICT
Stroke order
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Practice writing 陈
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Example sentences
陈老师是我的中文老师。
chén lǎo shī shì wǒ de zhōng wén lǎo shī
Teacher Chen is my Chinese teacher.
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陈小姐很喜欢喝茶。
chén xiǎo jiě hěn xǐ huan hē chá
Miss Chen likes to drink tea.
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商店里陈列了很多新衣服。
shāng diàn lǐ chén liè le hěn duō xīn yī fu
The shop has many new clothes on show.
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Words with 陈
See all 91 →陈列chén lièto put things where people can see them, in a shop or museumWordHSK 7–9陈旧chén jiùold and not modern; looking oldWordHSK 7–9陈述chén shùto say or write facts clearly and completelyWordHSK 7–9陈书chén shūHistory of Chen of the Southern Dynasties, ninth of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史 (Èr shí sì Shǐ), compiled by Yao Silian 姚思廉 (Yáo Sī lián) in 636 during Tang dynasty, 36 scrollsWord陈云chén yúnChen Yun (1905-1995), communist leader and economistWord陈仓chén cāngancient name of Baoji City 宝鸡市 (Bǎo jī Shì), ShaanxiWord陈兵chén bīngto deploy troops; to mass troopsWord陈冲chén chōngJoan Chen (1961–), Chinese-born American actress and film directorWord陈化chén huàto age; to mature (wine, tea, cheese etc)Word陈奏chén zòuto present a memorial (to the Emperor)Word陈套chén tàohackneyed formula; worn-out conventionWord陈娇chén jiāoChen Jiao, first wife of emperor 汉武帝 (Hàn Wǔ dì), died c. 110 BCWord