How many strokes does the Chinese character "晨" (chén) have?
"晨" has 11 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 日, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
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晨 Morning in Chinese (chén)
Dictionary Summary
晨 (chén) means morning; dawn; daybreak. Simplified form has 11 strokes under radical 日.
Pinyin & Tonechén (Tone 2)
Simplified / Trad.晨 / 晨
Radical日
Total Strokes11 strokes
StructureTop–Bottom (日 + 辰)
Unicode / LevelU+6668 · HSK 3
Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review
🪪 Using “晨” in a Chinese Name · Highly Recommended (Unisex)
Fresh, hopeful, and vibrant for both boys and girls (e.g., 晨曦, 宇晨, 语晨). Great phonetic fit for Chen, Chase, or Charlotte.
✒️ Using “晨” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic
Evokes sunrise, fresh beginnings, and clear daylight—pair as 清晨 or 晨光 for added warmth.
Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings
Origin & Visual Logic: Sun (日) rising above celestial timing (辰): the bright light of dawn.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 晨 / 晨 | chén | morning; dawn; daybreak |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
Common Words & Idioms Using “晨”
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 晨光 | chénguāng | morning light | |
| 清晨 | qīngchén | early morning | |
| 晨曦 | chénxī | first rays of dawn |
English Names Using “晨” in Our Curated Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is "晨" good to use in a real Chinese name?
Rating: Highly Recommended (Unisex). Fresh, hopeful, and vibrant for both boys and girls (e.g., 晨曦, 宇晨, 语晨). Great phonetic fit for Chen, Chase, or Charlotte.
Is "晨" safe as a Chinese character tattoo?
Tattoo rating: Safe & Classic. Evokes sunrise, fresh beginnings, and clear daylight—pair as 清晨 or 晨光 for added warmth.