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March 24, 2026
讖chèn(chen4)
The character 讖 (chèn) refers to a prophecy or omen, often associated with foretelling events or significant occurrences in the future. It is commonly used in contexts involving divination, historical texts, or discussions about fate and destiny.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, prophecies or omens often play a significant role in historical narratives and spiritual beliefs, influencing decisions and events throughout history, especially in dynastic contexts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise sage writing down a prophecy on a scroll (the character's form suggests writing with its radical 讠). The scroll reveals an important hint about the future, and the sage says, 'This is a profound chèn (pronounced like 'chen')!'
Meanings of 讖
chèn(chen4)
1prophecy; hint, omen
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wise sage writing down a prophecy on a scroll (the character's form suggests writing with its radical 讠). The scroll reveals an important hint about the future, and the sage says, 'This is a profound chèn (pronounced like 'chen')!'
Usage Notes
While 讖 is a formal term, it may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. Be cautious about its tone, as it can sound overly serious in casual contexts. Common collocations include 讖语 (prophecy) and 讖辞 (prophetic words).
HSK Study Tips
Although 讖 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other words about fate and prediction, such as 预测 (yùcè, to predict) and 预言 (yùyán, prophecy). Focus on understanding its context in literature and historical documents.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, prophecies or omens often play a significant role in historical narratives and spiritual beliefs, influencing decisions and events throughout history, especially in dynastic contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 讖 with similar terms like 预言 (yùyán), which is more commonly used in modern contexts. For example, saying '我有一个讖' (I have a prophecy) sounds overly formal; using '我有一个预言' would be more appropriate.
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Cultural Notes for 讖
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In Chinese culture, prophecies or omens often play a significant role in historical narratives and spiritual beliefs, influencing decisions and events throughout history, especially in dynastic contexts.
Word Family of 讖
Words Containing This Character3
谶chènomen讖
谶纬divination combined with mystical Confucian philosopy, prevalent during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220)讖緯
谶语prophecy讖語
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Frequently Asked Questions about 讖
You might say: '这段历史有很多讖，指向未来的变化。' (This period of history has many prophecies pointing to future changes.)
While it is not commonly used in daily conversation, it appears in literary and historical contexts.
Synonyms include 预言 (yùyán) and 预测 (yùcè), both relating to predictions.
