Chen is a Chinese character with multiple meanings. The details are as follows:
1. Astronomical meaning: In ancient times, the character Chen was often used to represent the North Star, the North Star. In ancient Chinese astronomy, Beichen was regarded as the center of the universe and had a very high status. Therefore, in astronomy, the character Chen means the eternal shining of the North Star, symbolizing the center and guide of the heaven, earth, and universe.
2. The emperor’s residence: Since the North Star was regarded as a symbol of the emperor in ancient times, the character Chen was also used to represent the emperor’s residence or palace. This usage is very common in ancient documents. For example, Chenju refers to the emperor's palace, and Chenfei refers to the emperor's palace gate.
3. Court politics and architectural structure: Since the emperor’s residence symbolizes the center of court politics, the character Chen is also used to refer to the court or national politics. For example, Chen Han can refer to the emperor's calligraphy, while Chen Duan refers to the emperor's decision-making or ruling. The character Chen can also represent a structure or component in ancient architecture, that is, the triangular part on the eaves or roof, which is called Chen.
4. Cultural image: As a cultural image, the character Chen is often used to symbolize positive meanings such as brightness, breadth, and loftiness. This usage is often seen in literary works or poems. For example, Chen'en can express the emperor's favor, and Chenyou refers to the emperor's tour or sightseeing.
Allusions containing the word Chen
1. Chenyou: This allusion comes from the poem "Fenghe Shengzhi ascended the Taihang Mountains to express his ambitions" by Su Ting of the Tang Dynasty, in which the word "chen" Youpu Lingdian, a sentence from Ruisi Qifangnian, means the emperor's tour or sightseeing. Since then, Chenyou has become an allusion, referring to the emperor's tour or tour.
2. Chen Han: This allusion comes from the poem "Send Off Mr. Wei Huanxi to Return to Weizhou·Part 2" written by Yu Shenxing in the Ming Dynasty. In it, there is a man wearing Chen Han all over the south east. The phrase "Xu Touxianmei Muzhong" means that the emperor's calligraphy spread all over the world and bestowed upon him the reputation of "Tou Xianmei Mu Zhong". Since then, Chen Han has become an allusion to the emperor's calligraphy.
3. Chen Duan: This allusion comes from the article "On the Implementation of the Execution of the Camp" written by Liu Yuxi in the Tang Dynasty. It is roughly like this. Your Majesty holds it, and there is a Chen Duan sentence, which means The emperor's ruling or decision. Since then, Chen Duan has become an allusion, referring to the emperor's ruling or decision-making.
4. Chen Zhong: This allusion comes from the article "Xie Ci Zaishu" written by Zhang Juzheng in the Ming Dynasty. In it, there is a minister who dares not to admire Chen Zhong and details the emperor's intention or decision. Since then, Chen Zhong has become an allusion, referring to the emperor's intentions or decisions.
5. Chen Mou: This allusion comes from the poem "Two Poems to Send Mr. Wei Huanxi to Return to Weizhou·Part Two" by Chen Tingjing in the Qing Dynasty. Among them, Chen Mou Ji ancient three Tang classics, secret The palace title "Wansui Chen" means the emperor's plan or decision. Since then, Chen Mou has become an allusion, referring to the emperor's plans or decisions.