Chén ㄔㄣˊ san4

  • surname Chen

chén ㄔㄣˊ san4

  • state official or subject in dynastic China
  • I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign)
  • Kangxi radical 131

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 臣 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 车臣人倾向独立。 Chechens have inclinations towards independence.
  • 领主对他的臣民有绝对权力。 The lord held absolute power over his subjects.
  • 我們要選擇是死亡還是臣服。 We have the alternative of death and submission.
  • 良禽择木而栖,贤臣择主而事。 A prudent bird chooses its tree. A wise servant chooses his master.
  • 我的夢想是在格羅茲尼學習車臣語。 My dream is to study Chechen in Grozny.

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