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

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

The Chinese character 郴 (chēn) means "Chen (used in place names)". with 10 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郴 stroke by stroke?

郴 has 10 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郴 and 邾?

郴 (chēn) and 邾 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 郴?

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

Q: What common words use 郴?

Common words containing 郴 include: 郴州 (chēn zhōu) — Chenzhou (a city in Hunan); 郴江 (chēn jiāng) — Chen River; 郴县 (chēn xiàn) — Chen County.

How to Write 郴

The character 郴 (chēn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

郴 is pronounced chēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chen (used in place names).

Common Words with 郴

郴州 chēn zhōu

Chenzhou (a city in Hunan)

郴江 chēn jiāng

Chen River

郴县 chēn xiàn

Chen County

Example Sentences

郴州在湖南省。

chēn zhōu zài hú nán shěng

Chenzhou is in Hunan Province.

郴江的水很清。

chēn jiāng de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water of the Chen River is very clear.

他去过郴县旅游。

tā qù guò chēn xiàn lǚ yóu

He has been to Chen County for a trip.

Similar Characters

邾 zhū

郁 yù

郄 qiè

Practice Writing 郴 (chēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郴

What does 郴 (chēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郴 and 邾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郴?

What common words use 郴?

How to Write 郴 (chēn)