HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
陈 — to display
- Reading
- chén
- Meaning
- to display; to explain; old; stale; a surname
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
陈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is chén and it means to display; to explain; old; stale; a surname. 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.
陈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 陈列 (display, exhibit), 陈旧 (old-fashioned, antiquated) and 陈述 (state, declare, statement).
Chinese words containing 陈
Frequently asked questions
What does 陈 mean in Chinese?
陈 means to display; to explain; old; stale; a surname in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 陈 read?
陈 is read chén. Reading it inside real words — 陈列 and 陈旧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 陈 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 陈 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 陈 in a word?
A common word containing 陈 is 陈列 (chén liè) — "display, exhibit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 陈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 陈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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