Pronunciation

Characters pronounced chen.

10 name characters share this pronunciation across tones. Pinyin alone does not identify a character; choose the Hanzi you want.

All 10 characters are listed below. Each links to its own page with meaning, structure, and names that use it.

衬 chèn underwear; inner garments 趁 chèn take advantage of, avail oneself 尘 chén dust, dirt, ashes, cinders 忱 chén truth, sincerity; sincere 晨 chén bright · modern morning 沉 chén sink, submerge; addicted to 臣 chén minister, statesman, official; Kangxi radical 131 辰 chén bright · elegant celestial body; time 陈 chén exhibit, display; plead; a surname 琛 chēn treasure, valuables

Why several characters share one pinyin

Mandarin has many homophones. Tone narrows the sound, but different characters can still share the same syllable and tone. The Hanzi is the identity; the pinyin is only the sound.

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