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5th earthly branch; celestial bodies; time period;辰州; surname Chen
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
5th of the twelve earthly branches
literaryUsed in traditional Chinese calendar and astrology systems.
Chen is the fifth of the twelve earthly branches.
In the Ganzhi calendar system, Chen is often paired with the dragon.
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The year 2012 was the Year of Ren-Chen.
Chen hour refers to 7 to 9 o'clock in the morning.
There are two 'Chen' characters in his birth chart.
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celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars)
literaryRefers collectively to astronomical objects in the sky.
Stars filled the night sky.
The sun, moon, and stars were objects of observation for ancient people.
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He looked up at the stars and fell into deep thought.
This poem depicts the magnificent scene of stars and the sea.
The movement of celestial bodies has certain patterns.
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two-hour period (in traditional 12-part division of day)
literaryRefers to a two-hour segment in the traditional Chinese timekeeping system.
In ancient times, a day and night were divided into twelve chen periods.
Chen hour corresponds to 7 to 9 o'clock in the morning now.
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The twelve time periods are each represented by one of the twelve earthly branches.
He always gets up to exercise during the Chen hour.
Ancient people arranged their daily activities according to the time periods.
noun
time; period; occasion
literaryRefers to time, days, or an important occasion.
Beautiful moments and scenery make people feel happy.
We should cherish the beautiful time.
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Today is a memorable birthday.
He chose an auspicious time to hold the wedding.
As time passes, those moments are gone forever.
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name of ancient administrative division (Chenzhou)
archaicRefers to Chenzhou, an ancient administrative region in present-day Hunan province.
Cinnabar was produced in ancient Chenzhou.
Chenzhou was an important city in history.
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His ancestral home is Chenzhou, Hunan.
Chenzhou was already very famous during the Tang Dynasty.
Chenzhou has very rich cultural heritage.
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surname Chen
Used as a Chinese family name.
His surname is Chen, and he is a famous painter.
Mr. Chen is the general manager of our company.
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The surname Chen is not very common in China.
Chen Lihua is my college classmate.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Chen.