嗔 (chēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嗔 (chēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嗔 (chēn) means "To be angry; to scold". with 13 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嗔 stroke by stroke?

嗔 has 13 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 嗔 and 㕡?

嗔 (chēn) and 㕡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 嗔?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 嗔?

Common words containing 嗔 include: 嗔怪 (chēn guài) — To rebuke; to blame; 嗔怒 (chēn nù) — Anger; indignation; 嗔视 (chēn shì) — To glare at.

How to Write 嗔

The character 嗔 (chēn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

嗔 is pronounced chēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To be angry; to scold.

Common Words with 嗔

嗔怪 chēn guài

To rebuke; to blame

嗔怒 chēn nù

Anger; indignation

嗔视 chēn shì

To glare at

Example Sentences

妈妈嗔怪我不听话。

mā mā chēn guài wǒ bù tīng huà

Mom chided me for being disobedient.

他脸上露出嗔怒。

tā liǎn shàng lù chū chēn nù

His face showed annoyance.

她嗔视了他一眼。

tā chēn shì le tā yī yǎn

She gave him a reproachful look.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

唪 fěng

唫 jìn

Practice Writing 嗔 (chēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗔

What does 嗔 (chēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嗔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嗔 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嗔?

What common words use 嗔?

How to Write 嗔 (chēn)