HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
辰 — 5th of the 12 earthly branches
- Reading
- chén
- Meaning
- 5th of the 12 earthly branches; 7-9 am; time; day; celestial bodies
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
辰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is chén and it means 5th of the 12 earthly branches; 7-9 am; time; day; celestial bodies. 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.
辰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 诞辰 (birthday (of important person)).
Chinese words containing 辰
Frequently asked questions
What does 辰 mean in Chinese?
辰 means 5th of the 12 earthly branches; 7-9 am; time; day; celestial bodies in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 辰 read?
辰 is read chén. Reading it inside real words — 诞辰 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 辰 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 辰 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 辰 in a word?
A common word containing 辰 is 诞辰 (dàn chén) — "birthday (of important person)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 辰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 辰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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