陳 (chén) - Chen — a common Chinese surname & to arrange, display, or state

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chén ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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陳 · chén

Chen — a common Chinese surname;

to arrange, display, or state;

old, aged;

also refers to the Chen dynasty in Chinese history.

Chen — a common Chinese surnameto arrange, display, or stateold, aged

Usage highlights

Surname ChenState/explainDisplay/exhibitOld customDustyChen

Synonyms

  • 旧— old, former
  • 述— state, narrate
  • 列— arrange, display

Antonyms

  • 新— new, fresh
  • 鲜— fresh, new

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My friend's surname is Chen (陈先生).
  • Please state your opinion (陈述你的观点).
  • This is an old custom (陈规旧习).
  • The Chen dynasty was during the Northern and Southern dynasties period (陈朝).

Collocations

  • Surname Chen(陈姓)
  • State/explain(陈述)
  • Display/exhibit(陈列)
  • Old custom(陈规)
  • Dusty(陈旧)
  • Chen-style tai chi(陈式太极拳)

Idioms

  • Push through the old and bring forth the new(推陈出新)
  • Display troops and arrange formations(陈兵布阵)
  • State in detail(条陈缕析)
  • Break away from the conventional(打破陈规)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chen is one of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking 5th in population in China.
  • The Chen surname originated from the ancient state of Chen during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Chen-style tai chi is one of the major traditional tai chi styles, created by Chen Wangting in the 17th century.
  • The Chen dynasty (557-589 CE) was the fourth and last of the Southern dynasties in Chinese history.

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