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郴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郴chēna county in Hunan province; surnamens, 10 strokes, radical 阝
郴chēnname of a district in Hunanunknown, 10 strokes, radical 阝
chēn(chen1)chen T1
  1. 1a county in Hunan province; surname
  2. 2name of a district in Hunan
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March 24, 2026

郴chēn(chen1)

The character 郴 (chēn) primarily refers to a county in Hunan province, China, known for its beautiful landscapes. It is also used as a surname and designates a district within Hunan. The character is often encountered in geographical and administrative contexts.

Strokes10Radical阝
Cultural Note

郴 is associated with the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Hunan province, which is known for its rich history and picturesque scenery. The area's landscapes often appear in Chinese poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain (山) in the shape of the character 郴, rising above a serene lake (氵), symbolizing the natural beauty of the 郴 county. The 'ch' in the pronunciation 'chēn' can be remembered as 'charming,' reflecting the charm of this location.

Meanings of 郴

chēn(chen1)
1a county in Hunan province; surname
2name of a district in Hunan
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About 郴

郴Simplified
10Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 郴, be mindful of its specific geographical context, as it can easily be confused with other place names in China. It is typically used in more formal contexts, such as official documents or discussions about geography. Watch out for tone mistakes; the correct pronunciation is with a high-level tone (chēn).

HSK Study Tips

While 郴 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for learners at HSK level 3 and above, especially when discussing places. Connect it with other geographical terms and practice the pronunciation to strengthen your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郴 with similar-sounding characters. For example, they might mistakenly write 宸 (chén), which means 'palace' or 'house.' Always double-check the character's components and meaning to avoid this error.

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Etymology of 郴

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)林
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Origin

郴 = 阝 + 林. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 郴

IDS Structure⿰林阝
郴Full Character
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林Lin2
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say a county in Hunan province; surname in Chinese

“a county in Hunan province; surname” in Chinese is郴chēn

The character 郴 (chēn) primarily refers to a county in Hunan province, China, known for its beautiful landscapes. It is also used as a surname and designates a district within Hunan. The character is often encountered in geographical and administrative contexts.

When to use 郴

When using 郴, be mindful of its specific geographical context, as it can easily be confused with other place names in China. It is typically used in more formal contexts, such as official documents or discussions about geography. Watch out for tone mistakes; the correct pronunciation is with a high-level tone (chēn).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郴 with similar-sounding characters. For example, they might mistakenly write 宸 (chén), which means 'palace' or 'house.' Always double-check the character's components and meaning to avoid this error.

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Word Family of 郴

Words Containing This Character3
郴州a city in Hunan province
郴州市Chenzhou prefecture-level city in Hunan
郴chēnname of a district in Hunan
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Frequently Asked Questions about 郴

郴 refers to a county in Hunan province and can also be a surname.

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