陈 (Chén)

surname Chen; Chen (c. 1045 – 479 BC), a Zhou dynasty state; Chen (557

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Etymology

Simplified form of 陳. Composed of 阝 and 东. The purpose of 东 is unclear.

Components

阝 (meaning) — 阝 is a component form of 阜.
东 (unknown) — The purpose of this component is unclear.