chen

Chen · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A Chinese surname, one of the most common in China and among Chinese diaspora communities worldwide.

  2. 2.

    A given name of Chinese origin.

Related words

See also: Li, Wang, zhang

Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese 陈/陳 (Chén), which was originally the name of an ancient Chinese state. It is one of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking fifth in frequency in mainland China.