宸 (chén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宸 (chén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宸 (chén) means "Imperial / Emperor's palace". with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宸 stroke by stroke?

宸 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宸 and 宓?

宸 (chén) and 宓 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 宸?

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

Q: What common words use 宸?

Common words containing 宸 include: 宸极 (chén jí) — The North Star / Imperial throne; 宸衷 (chén zhōng) — The Emperor's thoughts or intentions; 宸翰 (chén hàn) — Emperor's calligraphy.

How to Write 宸

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

宸 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese. It means Imperial / Emperor's palace.

Common Words with 宸

宸极 chén jí

The North Star / Imperial throne

宸衷 chén zhōng

The Emperor's thoughts or intentions

宸翰 chén hàn

Emperor's calligraphy

Example Sentences

宸极指北极星。

chén jí zhǐ běi jí xīng

"Chenji" refers to the North Star.

宸衷是皇帝的心意。

chén zhōng shì huáng dì de xīn yì

"Chenzhong" refers to the Emperor's inner thoughts.

宸翰是皇帝的字。

chén hàn shì huáng dì de zì

"Chenhan" refers to the Emperor's handwriting.

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 宸 (chén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宸

What does 宸 (chén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宸 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宸?

What common words use 宸?

How to Write 宸 (chén)