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諶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
諶chénfaithful, sincere; surnamex, 16 strokes, radical 言
chén(chen2) T2
  1. 1faithful, sincere; surname
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March 24, 2026

諶chén(chen2)

The character 諶 (chén) conveys the meanings of being faithful and sincere, often used in contexts where trust and honesty are emphasized. It can also represent a common Chinese surname, adding a layer of personal identity to its usage.

Strokes16Radical言
Cultural Note

The concept of sincerity is highly valued in Chinese culture, often associated with personal relationships and business dealings. 諶 embodies this ideal, reflecting the importance of trustworthiness in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sincere person, holding a 'chen' (like 'chain') of trust that binds them to their promises. The character has the speech radical (言) on the left, indicating communication, which ties back to expressing sincerity.

Meanings of 諶

chén(chen2)
1faithful, sincere; surname
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About 諶

諶Simplified
16Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 諶, it is important to ensure clarity in context, as it may not be widely recognized in everyday conversation. It is more commonly found in formal writing or literature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar sounding words; be mindful of pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

Though 諶 is not included in the HSK curriculum, it can be connected with other characters expressing sincerity and trust, like 诚 (chéng). Students should focus on recognizing its components and pronunciation for better retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 諶 with similar characters, such as 诚 (chéng), which also means sincerity. A common error is using the wrong tone; remember that 諶 is pronounced with a rising tone (chén), not falling.

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Etymology of 諶

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 甚 represents the sound. Simplified form of 諶.

Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
+
Phonetic (sound)甚
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Origin

諶 = 言 + 甚. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 諶

IDS Structure⿰言甚
諶Full Character
=
言yan2
left
甚shen2
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 諶?

How to say faithful, sincere; surname in Chinese

“faithful, sincere; surname” in Chinese is諶chén

The character 諶 (chén) conveys the meanings of being faithful and sincere, often used in contexts where trust and honesty are emphasized. It can also represent a common Chinese surname, adding a layer of personal identity to its usage.

When to use 諶

When using 諶, it is important to ensure clarity in context, as it may not be widely recognized in everyday conversation. It is more commonly found in formal writing or literature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar sounding words; be mindful of pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 諶 with similar characters, such as 诚 (chéng), which also means sincerity. A common error is using the wrong tone; remember that 諶 is pronounced with a rising tone (chén), not falling.

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Word Family of 諶

Words Containing This Character1
谌chénfaithful諶
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Frequently Asked Questions about 諶

While it means 'faithful' or 'sincere', it is not commonly used in daily conversation.

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