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

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

The Chinese character 臣 (chén) means "minister; subject; official". with 6 strokes and the radical 臣.

Q: How do you write 臣 stroke by stroke?

臣 has 6 strokes. The radical is 臣. 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 臣 and 卧?

臣 (chén) and 卧 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 臣?

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

Q: What common words use 臣?

Common words containing 臣 include: 大臣 (dà chén) — Minister (of a monarchy); 忠臣 (zhōng chén) — Loyal official; 臣服 (chén fú) — to submit; to yield; to surrender.

How to Write 臣

The character 臣 (chén) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 臣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

臣 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese. It means minister; subject; official.

Common Words with 臣

大臣 dà chén

Minister (of a monarchy)

忠臣 zhōng chén

Loyal official

臣服 chén fú

to submit; to yield; to surrender

Example Sentences

他是古代的一位大臣。

tā shì gǔ dài de yī wèi dà chén

He was a high official in ancient times.

历史上有许多忠臣。

lì shǐ shàng yǒu xǔ duō zhōng chén

There were many loyal officials in history.

他们向国王臣服。

tā men xiàng guó wáng chén fú

They submitted to the king.

Similar Characters

卧 wò

臤 qiān

Practice Writing 臣 (chén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 臣

What does 臣 (chén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 臣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 臣 and 卧?

What mistakes do learners make writing 臣?

What common words use 臣?

How to Write 臣 (chén)