How many strokes does the Chinese character "辰" (chén) have?
"辰" has 7 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 辰, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
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Auspicious & Poetic Naming
Name: Highly Recommended
Tattoo: Safe & Classic
辰 Celestial in Chinese (chén)
Dictionary Summary
辰 (chén) means 5th earthly branch: 7-9 a.m., 3rd solar month (5th April-4th May), year of the Dragon; ancient Chinese compass point: 120°. Simplified form has 7 strokes under radical 辰.
Pinyin & Tonechén (Tone 2)
Simplified / Trad.辰 / 辰
Radical辰
Total Strokes7 strokes
StructureTop-Left Wrap (厂 radical)
Unicode / LevelU+8FB0 · HSK 5-6
Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review
🪪 Using “辰” in a Chinese Name · Highly Recommended (Masculine-leaning)
Deeply poetic and widely loved in modern Chinese names (e.g., 星辰, 奕辰, 北辰). Symbolizes stars, dawn, and auspicious timing.
✒️ Using “辰” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic
Evokes celestial destiny and starlight; especially resonant in 星辰 (stars) or 良辰 (auspicious hour).
Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings
Origin & Visual Logic: Historically linked to astronomical constellations and spring farming cycles—time marked by the stars.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 辰 / 辰 | chén | 5th earthly branch: 7-9 a.m., 3rd solar month (5th April-4th May), year of the Dragon; ancient Chinese compass point: 120° |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
Common Words & Idioms Using “辰”
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 星辰 | xīngchén | stars in the heavens | |
| 良辰 | liángchén | auspicious time; fine day | |
| 北辰 | běichén | North Star; Polaris |
English Names Using “辰” in Our Curated Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is "辰" good to use in a real Chinese name?
Rating: Highly Recommended (Masculine-leaning). Deeply poetic and widely loved in modern Chinese names (e.g., 星辰, 奕辰, 北辰). Symbolizes stars, dawn, and auspicious timing.
Is "辰" safe as a Chinese character tattoo?
Tattoo rating: Safe & Classic. Evokes celestial destiny and starlight; especially resonant in 星辰 (stars) or 良辰 (auspicious hour).