Common Meanings
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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.