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辰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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辰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

辰 Stroke Order — How to Write 辰

Stroke Order

辰 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辰, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

辰 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 辰:厂二

Radical: 辰 + 0 more strokes

辰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chén

Meanings of 辰 in Chinese

1

chén辰

The fifth of the twelve Earthly Branches, associated with the dragon in the Chinese zodiac.
今年是辰年，属龙的人会特别幸运。
This year is the Year of the Dragon, and people born in the Year of the Dragon will be particularly lucky.
Used for timekeeping, specifically referring to 'chénshí', the traditional Chinese time period from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
我们通常在辰时开始一天的工作。
We usually start our day's work during chénshí (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.).
Refers to a period of time, an hour, or a specific day, as in 'morning light,' 'hour,' or 'birthday.'
约定的时辰到了，我们该出发了。
The appointed time has arrived, it's time for us to leave.
A general term for celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars; constellations. Often used in compounds like '北辰' (North Star) or '星辰' (stars/celestial bodies).
仰望星辰，感受宇宙的浩瀚。
Looking up at the stars, one can feel the vastness of the universe.
Same as '晨' (chén), meaning early morning or dawn.
旭日初升的辰光，山谷中弥漫着晨雾
At dawn, when the sun first rises, the valley is filled with morning mist.

Common Words and Phrases with 辰

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chén辰shā砂
Cinnabar is a bright red mineral consisting of mercury sulfide (HgS), and it is the primary ore for mercury.
在古代，辰砂被用作颜料，因为它能提供鲜艳的红色。
In ancient times, cinnabar was used as a pigment because it provided a vibrant red color.
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chén辰shí时
The period from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in ancient Chinese timekeeping.
老张习惯了辰时在公园里打太极拳。
Old Zhang is accustomed to practicing Tai Chi in the park between 7 and 9 AM.

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Questions about 辰

What does 辰 mean in Chinese?

辰 (chén) means “Used for timekeeping” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 辰?

辰 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 辰 have?

辰 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 辰?

辰 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 辰. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 辰?

The radical of 辰 is 辰.