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

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

The Chinese character 晨 (chén) means "Morning". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 晨 stroke by stroke?

晨 has 11 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 晨 and 昜?

晨 (chén) and 昜 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 晨?

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

Q: What common words use 晨?

Common words containing 晨 include: 早晨 (zǎo chén) — morning; early morning; 晨练 (chén liàn) — Morning exercise; 凌晨 (líng chén) — early morning (before dawn).

How to Write 晨

The character 晨 (chén) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

晨 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese. It means Morning.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 晨 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 晨

早晨 zǎo chén

morning; early morning

晨练 chén liàn

Morning exercise

凌晨 líng chén

early morning (before dawn)

Example Sentences

早晨的空气很清新。

zǎo chén de kōng qì hěn qīng xīn

The morning air is very fresh.

爷爷每天去晨练。

yé yé měi tiān qù chén liàn

Grandpa goes for morning exercise every day.

他凌晨三点才睡觉。

tā líng chén sān diǎn cái shuì jiào

He didn't go to sleep until three in the morning.

Similar Characters

昜 yáng

昝 zǎn

星 xīng

Practice Writing 晨 (chén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 晨

What does 晨 (chén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 晨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 晨 and 昜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 晨?

What common words use 晨?

How to Write 晨 (chén)