name
Chen
CHEN
/tʃɛn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
chen
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Chinese/Mandarin (China/Taiwan)
- Meaning
- Display; exhibit; ancient state name; one of the most common Chinese surnames
- Gender
- unisex
Pronunciation tips
Tone matters in Mandarin — as a surname it is typically 2nd tone (rising)
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