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

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

The Chinese character 忱 (chén) means "sincerity; devotion; honest feelings". with 7 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 忱 stroke by stroke?

忱 has 7 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 忱 and 忉?

忱 (chén) and 忉 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 忱?

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

Q: What common words use 忱?

Common words containing 忱 include: 热忱 (rè chén) — Zeal or enthusiasm; 谢忱 (xiè chén) — gratitude; thanks (formal); 忠忱 (zhōng chén) — Sincerity / devotion.

How to Write 忱

The character 忱 (chén) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

忱 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese. It means sincerity; devotion; honest feelings.

Common Words with 忱

热忱 rè chén

Zeal or enthusiasm

谢忱 xiè chén

gratitude; thanks (formal)

忠忱 zhōng chén

Sincerity / devotion

Example Sentences

他对工作充满热忱。

tā duì gōng zuò chōng mǎn rè chén

He is full of enthusiasm for his work.

表达我诚挚的谢忱。

biǎo dá wǒ chéng zhì de xiè chén

Express my sincere gratitude.

这是他的一片忠忱。

zhè shì tā de yī piàn zhōng chén

This is a token of his sincere loyalty.

Similar Characters

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

忕 shì

Practice Writing 忱 (chén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忱

What does 忱 (chén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忱 and 忉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忱?

What common words use 忱?

How to Write 忱 (chén)