name
Chien
chyĕn
Chien (name) means a Chinese surname or given name. Example: “Chien graduated top of his class in engineering.”
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A Chinese surname or given name.
"Chien graduated top of his class in engineering."
Word forms
Chiens plural
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Etymology
From Chinese 簡／简 (Jiǎn), 檢／检 (Jiǎn), or 劍／剑 (Jiàn). Alternatively, from 錢／钱 (Qián), 千 (Qiān), or 乾／干 (Gān). As a given name, from 建 (Jiàn), 健 (Jiàn), or 謙／谦 (Qiān). Doublet of Qian and Jian.
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What does “Chien” mean?
The word “Chien” means a Chinese surname or given name.
How do you pronounce “Chien”?
“Chien” is pronounced chyĕn.
How do you use “Chien” in a sentence?
Here is “Chien” used in a sentence: “Chien graduated top of his class in engineering.”
What part of speech is “Chien”?
“Chien” is a name.