COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陈 is built
Traditional etymology note: To place 阝 facing east 东
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How to Write 陈 (chén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Chen
chénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chén
陈
surname Chen
Common words
chén jiù
陈旧
old-fashioned
chén liè
陈列
to display; to exhibit
chén shù
陈述
an assertion; to declare; to state
xīn chén dài xiè
新陈代谢
metabolism (biology); the new replaces the old (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陈
Say “chén” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 陈
Common words and phrases
chén jiù
old-fashioned
chén liè
to display; to exhibit
chén shù
an assertion; to declare; to state
xīn chén dài xiè
metabolism (biology); the new replaces the old (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“陈”。
Zhège zì shì “chén”.
This character is “陈”.
我正在学习“陈”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chén” zì.
I am learning the character “陈”.
请写一遍“陈”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chén”.
Please write “陈” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陈?
陈 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 陈 (chén) mean?
陈 (chén) means surname Chen.
What is the radical of 陈?
The radical of 陈 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.