陳
exhibit · state · relate · explain
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and east. Displaying east on hill.
Symbolism
Display, statement, old. Represents displaying.
Component Breakdown
hill + 東
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陳
Four-Character Compounds
新陳代謝
しんちんたいしゃ
renewal; replacement; regeneration
Proverbs & Idioms
陳腐な言い訳
ちんぷないいわけ
A stale excuse
An overused excuse that lacks originality
Related Figures & Stories
陳独秀
Name contains 陳
Chen Duxiu was a Chinese intellectual, revolutionary, and political activist.
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Name contains 陳
Chen Yi and later Gongqia , sobriquet Tuisu ; May 3, 1883 – June 18, 1950) was a Chinese military officer and politician who served as the chief…
Wikipedia陳璘
Name contains 陳
Chen Lin , courtesy name Chaojue , born in Shaoguan, Guangdong, was a Chinese general and navy admiral of the Ming dynasty.
Wikipedia陳進
Name contains 陳
Chen Chin , also written as Ch'en Chin, was a Taiwanese painter, known for her paintings of women .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陳 mean in Japanese?
陳 means exhibit, state, relate, explain.
How do you read 陳?
On'yomi: チン (CHIN). Kun'yomi: ひ.ねる (hineru).
How many strokes does 陳 have?
陳 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means exhibit, state, relate, explain. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.