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chen

Pronunciation: [tʃɛn]

Word

Learn how to use chen in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “name”

(noun) Chen is a common last name in China. Many people with this name can be found in Chinese communities around the world.

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Chen is my friend's last name, and he comes from Beijing.

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Not everyone with the last name Chen is related; some are just friends.

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Do you know anyone with the last name Chen?

Context: “geographical”

(noun) Chen can also refer to places, such as rivers or villages in China or other countries. These places might be small but are important to local people.

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The Chen River is famous for its beautiful scenery.

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The Chen village is not as well-known as some of the larger cities.

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What can you tell me about the Chen village?

Context: “Internet slang”

(verb) In some online communities, 'chen' is used as slang for actions like copying or imitating something or someone. It’s informal and often used among friends.

Example

She decided to chen her friend's hairstyle for the party.

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He didn't want to chen anyone's work; he preferred to create his own style.

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Are you going to chen that popular video?

How to pronounce chen

Pronunciation: [tʃɛn]

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