HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
晨 — morning
- Reading
- chén
- Meaning
- morning
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
晨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is chén and it means morning. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
晨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 早晨 (early morning), 凌晨 (early morning, before dawn) and 清晨 (early morning).
Chinese words containing 晨
Frequently asked questions
What does 晨 mean in Chinese?
晨 means morning in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 晨 read?
晨 is read chén. Reading it inside real words — 早晨 and 凌晨 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 晨 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 晨 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 晨 in a word?
A common word containing 晨 is 早晨 (zǎo chén) — "early morning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 晨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 晨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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