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

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

The Chinese character 辰 (chén) means "Chen (5th Earthly Branch); time; celestial bodies.". with 7 strokes and the radical 辰.

Q: How do you write 辰 stroke by stroke?

辰 has 7 strokes. The radical is 辰. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 辰?

The radical of 辰 is 辰. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 辰?

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

Q: What common words use 辰?

Common words containing 辰 include: 星辰 (xīng chén) — Stars and celestial bodies; 时辰 (shí chén) — Shichen (a two-hour period in traditional Chinese timekeeping).; 诞辰 (dàn chén) — birthday (formal).

How to Write 辰

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

辰 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chen (5th Earthly Branch); time; celestial bodies..

Common Words with 辰

星辰 xīng chén

Stars and celestial bodies

时辰 shí chén

Shichen (a two-hour period in traditional Chinese timekeeping).

诞辰 dàn chén

birthday (formal)

Example Sentences

夜空中有许多星辰。

yè kōng zhōng yǒu xǔ duō xīng chén

There are many stars in the night sky.

古代用时辰来计时。

gǔ dài yòng shí chén lái jì shí

Ancient times used 'shichen' (two-hour periods) to tell time.

今天是这位伟人的诞辰。

jīn tiān shì zhè wèi wěi rén de dàn chén

Today is the anniversary of this great man's birth.

Practice Writing 辰 (chén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辰

What does 辰 (chén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辰 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 辰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辰?

What common words use 辰?

How to Write 辰 (chén)