Chen () () is a common Chinese-language surname and one of the most common surnames in Asia. It is the most common surname in

Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the no ...

(2010) and

Singapore Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bor ...

(2000). Chen is also the most common family name in

Guangdong Guangdong (, ), alternatively romanized as Canton or Kwangtung, is a coastal province in South China on the north shore of the South China Sea. The capital of the province is Guangzhou. With a population of 126.01 million (as of 2020 ...

Zhejiang Zhejiang ( or , ; , also romanized as Chekiang) is an eastern, coastal province of the People's Republic of China. Its capital and largest city is Hangzhou, and other notable cities include Ningbo and Wenzhou. Zhejiang is bordered by Ji ...

Fujian Fujian (; alternately romanized as Fukien or Hokkien) is a province on the southeastern coast of China. Fujian is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, Guangdong to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the east. Its ...

Macau Macau or Macao (; ; ; ), officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (MSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China in the western Pearl River Delta by the South China Sea. With a pop ...

, and

Hong Kong Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a List of cities in China, city and Special administrative regions of China, special ...

. It is the most common surname in

Xiamen Xiamen ( , ; ), also known as Amoy (, from Hokkien pronunciation ), is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian, People's Republic of China, beside the Taiwan Strait. It is divided into six districts: Huli, Siming, Jimei, Tong' ...

, the ancestral hometown of many

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Hoklo. Chen was listed 10th in the '' Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, in the verse 馮陳褚衛 (Feng Chen Chu Wei). In

Cantonese Cantonese ( zh, t=廣東話, s=广东话, first=t, cy=Gwóngdūng wá) is a language within the Chinese (Sinitic) branch of the Sino-Tibetan languages originating from the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton) and its surrounding a ...

, it is usually romanized as Chan (as in

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), most widely used by those from Hong Kong. Chan is also widely used in

Macao Macau or Macao (; ; ; ), officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (MSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China in the western Pearl River Delta by the South China Sea. With a po ...

and

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. It is also sometimes spelled Chun. In many

Southern Min Southern Min (), Minnan ( Mandarin pronunciation: ) or Banlam (), is a group of linguistically similar and historically related Sinitic languages that form a branch of Min Chinese spoken in Fujian (especially the Minnan region), most of Taiwa ...

dialects (including dialects of

Hainan Hainan (, ; ) is the smallest and southernmost province of the People's Republic of China (PRC), consisting of various islands in the South China Sea. , the largest and most populous island in China,The island of Taiwan, which is slightly l ...

, and

), the name is pronounced Tan, while in Teochew, it is pronounced Tang. In

Hakka The Hakka (), sometimes also referred to as Hakka Han, or Hakka Chinese, or Hakkas are a Han Chinese subgroup whose ancestral homes are chiefly in the Hakka-speaking provincial areas of Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, Zhej ...

and Taishanese, the name is spelled Chin. In Wu it is pronounced Zen or Tchen. In

Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,., group="n" is a country in Southeast Asia, at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of and population of 96 million, making ...

, this surname is written as

Trần Trần (陳) or Tran is a common Vietnamese surname. More than 10% of all Vietnamese people share this surname. It is derived from the common Chinese surname Chen. History The Tran ruled the Trần dynasty, a golden era in Vietnam, and succe ...

(in Quốc Ngữ) and is 2nd most common. In

Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is b ...

, this surname is the most common surname of

Thai Chinese Thai Chinese (also known as Chinese Thais, Sino-Thais), Thais of Chinese origin ( th, ชาวไทยเชื้อสายจีน; ''exonym and also domestically''), endonym Thai people ( th, ชาวไทย), are Chinese descenda ...

and is often pronounced according to Teochew dialect as Tang. In

Cambodia Cambodia (; also Kampuchea ; km, កម្ពុជា, UNGEGN: ), officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, spanning an area of , bordered by Thailand ...

, this surname is transliterated as Taing. In

Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the n ...

ese, the surname is transliterated Chin (ちん). In Korean it is transliterated Jin or Chin (진). In

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, the surname is transliterated as Hartanto. Chen is 5th most common in

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, but 4th most common in the world due to Chen's larger overseas population. With all its various spellings and pronunciations, there are around 80-100 million people surnamed 陳 / 陈 worldwide. The surname Cheng (程) is sometimes romanized as Chen (e.g.

John S. Chen John S. Chen (; born July 1, 1955) is a Hong Kong-American businessman serving as executive chairman and chief executive officer of BlackBerry Ltd. Previously, he served as the chief executive officer and president of Sybase, a software vendor s ...

). Another less common Chinese surname 諶 / 谌 (Shen) can also be romanized as Chen.

Character

The

Chinese character Chinese characters () are logograms developed for the writing of Chinese. In addition, they have been adapted to write other East Asian languages, and remain a key component of the Japanese writing system where they are known as ''kanji' ...

陳 / 陈 means 'to describe' (陈述) or 'ancient'. It is a combination of the radical 阝and the character 東 / 东 which means 'East'.

History

Chen descends from the legendary sage king Emperor Shun from around 2200 BC via the surname

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(). A millennia after Emperor Shun, when King Wu of Zhou established the

Zhou dynasty The Zhou dynasty ( ; Old Chinese ( B&S): *''tiw'') was a royal dynasty of China that followed the Shang dynasty. Having lasted 789 years, the Zhou dynasty was the longest dynastic regime in Chinese history. The military control of China by th ...

(), he enfeoffed his son-in-law Gui Man, also known as

Duke Hu of Chen Duke Hu of Chen (; fl. 11th century BC) was the founding monarch of the ancient Chinese state of Chen (陳國), established in modern eastern Henan Province soon after his father-in-law, King Wu of Zhou, founded the Zhou dynasty in 1046/45 BC. ...

or Chen Hugong (陈胡公). Chen Hugong, a descendant of Emperor Shun, found the

State of Chen Chen () was a state founded by the Duke Hu of Chen during the Zhou dynasty of ancient China. It existed from c. 1045 BC–479 BC. Its capital was Wanqiu, in present-day Huaiyang County in the plains of eastern Henan province. Chen, the 4th ...

in modern Huaiyang County,

Henan Henan (; or ; ; alternatively Honan) is a landlocked province of China, in the central part of the country. Henan is often referred to as Zhongyuan or Zhongzhou (), which literally means "central plain" or "midland", although the name is a ...

Province. In 479 BC, Chen was absorbed by Chu and became the Chu capital. The people of Chen adopted the name of their former state as their surname. At the end of the Qin dynasty,

Chen Sheng Chen Sheng (died January 208 BC), also known as Chen She ("She" being his courtesy name), posthumously known as Prince Yin, was the leader of the Dazexiang Uprising, the first rebellion against the Qin Dynasty. It occurred during the reign ...

initiated the Chen Sheng Wu Guang uprising that overthrew the Qin and paved the way for the

Han dynasty The Han dynasty (, ; ) was an Dynasties in Chinese history, imperial dynasty of China (202 BC – 9 AD, 25–220 AD), established by Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang (Emperor Gao) and ruled by the House of Liu. The dynasty was preceded by th ...

, one of China's golden ages. During the

Northern and Southern dynasties The Northern and Southern dynasties () was a period of political division in the history of China that lasted from 420 to 589, following the tumultuous era of the Sixteen Kingdoms and the Eastern Jin dynasty. It is sometimes considered a ...

period (420–589),

Chen Baxian Emperor Wu of Chen (; 503– 9 August 559According to Chen Baxian's biography in ''Book of Chen'', he died aged 57 (by East Asian reckoning) on the ''bingwu'' day (written as "jingwu" to avoid the naming taboo of Li Bing, father of Tang Gaozu Li Y ...

established the Chen dynasty (557–589), the fourth and the last of the Southern dynasties, which was eventually absorbed by the

Sui dynasty The Sui dynasty (, ) was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China that lasted from 581 to 618. The Sui unified the Northern and Southern dynasties, thus ending the long period of division following the fall of the Western Jin dynasty, and la ...

. During this period, the

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ic Xianbei people had systematically assimilated into China's agrarian culture and adopted Han Chinese surnames under the state directives of

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei ((北)魏孝文帝) (October 13, 467 – April 26, 499), personal name né Tuoba Hong (拓拔宏), later Yuan Hong (元宏), was an emperor of the Northern Wei from September 20, 471 to April 26, 499. Under the r ...

. The Xianbei subjects whose surname of "侯莫陳" (Hóumòchén) were converted to "陳" (Chen). Some descendants of Chen migrated to Vietnam (Dai Viet) and established the Trần dynasty, a golden age in Vietnam. Their original home was

, and they migrated under Trần Kinh (陳京 Chén Jīng). Trần Thái Tông (陈太宗 Chen Taizong) became the founding emperor of the Tran dynasty, and his descendants would rule Vietnam for more than a century, expanding Vietnam's territory and promoting developments in language, chu nom, culture, and art. Certain members of the clan could still speak Chinese, like when a

Yuan dynasty The Yuan dynasty (), officially the Great Yuan (; xng, , , literally "Great Yuan State"), was a Mongol-led imperial dynasty of China and a successor state to the Mongol Empire after its division. It was established by Kublai, the fif ...

envoy had a meeting with the Chinese-speaking Tran Prince Trần Quốc Tuấn in 1282. During the Yuan–

Ming The Ming dynasty (), officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1368 to 1644 following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming dynasty was the last orthodox dynasty of China ruled by the Han pe ...

transition, Chen Youliang founded the Chen Han dynasty, which helped overthrow Yuan rule and pave the way for the Ming dynasty. In the 20th century,

Chen Duxiu Chen Duxiu ( zh, t=陳獨秀, w=Ch'en Tu-hsiu; 8 October 187927 May 1942) was a Chinese revolutionary socialist, educator, philosopher and author, who co-founded the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with Li Dazhao in 1921. From 1921 to 1927, he ...

cofounded the Chinese Communist Party and became its first general secretary, but was eventually expelled from the party and condemned by Mao due to advocating Trotskyism.

Distribution

Chen is the 5th most common surname in

(around 70 million) and 4th most common in the world (around 80–100 million, including all its variants like Chan, Tan, Tran). A 2013 study found that it was the 5th most common surname, shared by 61,300,000 people or 4.610% of the population, with the province with the most being Guangdong. According to 2018 census, it was 5th most common in mainland China at around 63 million, but 4th most common surname in the world with 80–100 million people. It is the most common Chinese surname overseas. In 2019 Chen was again the fifth most common surname in mainland China. It is the most common surname in the southern provinces of

, and

. Hong Kong has around 700,000 using the spelling "Chan" and 61,000 using the spelling "Chen", so in total around 700,000–800,000 Chen (陈), which ranks first in Hong Kong. In Thailand, last names are more unique therefore the Chinese last name Chen ranks 2nd with 88,000 and with an incidence of 1 to 900. There are 187,000 Chens in the US, as of 2014. It is the 30th most common last name in California where there are 70,000. 11,300 in Texas, 6,800 Illinois, 5,900 Maryland. New Jersey was undercounted with data missing; New York had 5,400. In Canada there are 32,900 Chens; 16,600 Ontario and 11,000 British Columbia. Chen is usually one of the top 5 common Asian last names and top 3 most common Chinese in the US.

Other pronunciations and transliteration

* Chen, used in Mandarin * Dan, used in Thailand * Dunn, used in

Hokkien The Hokkien () variety of Chinese is a Southern Min language native to and originating from the Minnan region, where it is widely spoken in the south-eastern part of Fujian in southeastern mainland China. It is one of the national languages ...

, Holo * Chan, used in

in Hong Kong,

, Thailand,

and

* Chin, used in

and

and Taishanese in America * Gin, used in Taishanese * Jin, used in Korean * Tan, used in

, Teochew and Hainanese in

Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...

, and Thailand * Tang or Taing, used in Teochew in Cambodia and Thailand. Occasionally in

and

. * Ting or Ding, used in Fuzhou * Trần, Sấn used in Vietnamese * Zen, used in Shanghainese * Sen, used as an alternative spelling in Limbu, Limbuwan

Notable people surnamed 陳 / 陈

This list includes Chen, Chan, Chin, Tran, Tan, Tang and other common spellings of 陈

Historical figures

(), also known as Emperor Wu of Chen (), founding emperor of the Chen dynasty during the Northern and Southern dynasties period * Chen Biao (), military general of

Eastern Wu Wu (Chinese: 吳; pinyin: ''Wú''; Middle Chinese *''ŋuo'' <

Eastern Han Chinese

: ''*ŋuɑ''), known in hi ...

during the Three Kingdoms period *

Chen Bozong Emperor Fei of Chen (陳廢帝) (died 570), personal name Chen Bozong (陳伯宗), courtesy name Fengye (奉業), childhood name Yaowang (藥王), also known by his post-deposition title of Prince of Linhai (臨海王), was an emperor of the Chines ...

(), also known as Emperor Fei of Chen (), third emperor of the Chen dynasty *

Chen Cheng Chen Cheng (; ; January 4, 1898 – March 5, 1965) was a Chinese political and military leader, and one of the main commanders of the National Revolutionary Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. After movi ...

(), Ming diplomat known for his overland journeys into Central Asia *

Chen Dao Chen Dao ( 190s–230s), courtesy name Shuzhi, was a military general of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. He previously served under the warlord Liu Bei, the founding emperor of Shu Han, in the late Eastern Han dynasty ...

(), military general of Shu Han during the

Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms () from 220 to 280 AD was the tripartite division of China among the dynastic states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu. The Three Kingdoms period was preceded by the Eastern Han dynasty and was followed by the West ...

period *

Chen De'an Zhiyi (; 538–597 CE) also Chen De'an (陳德安), is the fourth patriarch of the Tiantai tradition of Buddhism in China. His standard title was Śramaṇa Zhiyi (沙門智顗), linking him to the broad tradition of Indian asceticism. Zhiyi is ...

(), also known Śramaṇa Zhiyi (), fourth patriarch of the

Tiantai Tiantai or T'ien-t'ai () is an East Asian Buddhist school of Mahāyāna Buddhism that developed in 6th-century China. The school emphasizes the '' Lotus Sutra's'' doctrine of the "One Vehicle" (''Ekayāna'') as well as Mādhyamaka philosophy ...

school in

Chinese Buddhism Chinese Buddhism or Han Buddhism ( zh, s=汉传佛教, t=漢傳佛教, p=Hànchuán Fójiào) is a Chinese form of Mahayana Buddhism which has shaped Chinese culture in a wide variety of areas including art, politics, literature, philosophy, ...

* Chen Deng (; 204–237), military general and politician of the late Eastern Han dynasty *

Chen Di Chen Di / Chʻen Ti () (1541–1617), courtesy name: Jili (), was a Chinese philologist, strategist, and traveler of the Ming dynasty. A native of Lianjiang County, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, he was versed in both pen and sword. As a strategist, he ...

(), Ming philologist, strategist, and traveler *

Chen Gong Chen Gong () (died 7 February 199), courtesy name Gongtai, was an adviser to the warlord Lü Bu in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. However, he had started his career under another warlord, Cao Cao, before defecting to Lü Bu. He was exec ...

(), advisor to the warlord Lu Bu during the late Eastern Han dynasty *

Chen Hongmou Chen Hongmou (, October 10, 1696 – July 14, 1771), courtesy name Ruzi () and Rongmen (), was a Chinese official, scholar, and philosopher, who is widely regarded as a model official of the Qing dynasty. Early life Chen was born in Lingui Coun ...

(; 1696–1771), Qing official, scholar and philosopher, widely regarded as a model official of the Qing dynasty. *

Chen Huacheng Chen Huancheng (; 1776–1842) was a 19th-century military leader of Qing China. He served as the provincial military leader in Jiangnan Province before being killed in the First Opium War. Biography Chen joined the Imperial Army at a young a ...

(; 1776–1842), Jiangnan admiral, the highest rank in the Qing Imperial Navy and was regarded as a national hero * Chen Hugong (), also known as

, founder for the

() during the Zhou dynasty *

Chen Hui Xuanzang (, ; 602–664), born Chen Hui / Chen Yi (), also known as Hiuen Tsang, was a 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator. He is known for the epoch-making contributions to Chinese Buddhism, the travelogue of ...

/ Chen Yi (; 602–664), also known as Master Xuanzang (), Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller, and translator, known for his epoch-making contributions to Chinese Buddhism and the travelogue of his journey to India during the Tang dynasty period * Chen Jiao (), Empress Chen of Wu (孝武陳皇后) and the first wife of Emperor Wu of Han * Chen Li (; 1810–1882), Qing scholar of the evidential research school, known for his contributions to historical Chinese phonology * Chen Li (), second and last emperor of Chen Han in late Yuan dynasty, and founded Yangsan Jin clan in Korea * Chen Lin (), Ming general and navy admiral, commander-in-chief of the

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and led Ming Navy to win the

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, founderof

Gwangdong Jin clan The Gwangdong Jin clan () is a Korean clan that originated around the end of the Ming Dynasty (c. 17th century). Their Bon-gwan or hometown is Guangdong (), China. Their founder was Chen Lin, a Ming dynasty naval officer who helped defend Jose ...

in Korea * Chen Lin (), Eastern Han official, scholar and poet, one of the " Seven Scholars of Jian'an" *

Chen Menglei Chen Menglei (; 1650-1741) was a Qing dynasty scholar-writer known for being the chief editor, compiler, and author of the Gujin Tushu Jicheng Chinese encyclopedia. In 1670, he became a Jinshi. Chen Menglei conducted research for over 50 years, c ...

(), Qing scholar-writer, also the chief editor and compiler of

Gujin Tushu Jicheng The ''Gujin Tushu Jicheng'' (), also known as the ''Imperial Encyclopaedia'', is a vast encyclopedic work written in China during the reigns of the Qing dynasty emperors Kangxi and Yongzheng. It was begun in 1700 and completed in 1725. The wor ...

* Chen Ping (), chancellor of the early Western Han dynasty and adviser of Emperor Gaozu of Han *

Chen Qun Chen Qun (died 7 February 237), courtesy name Changwen, was a Chinese politician of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He initiated the Nine-rank system for civil service nomination in Wei. Following the death of th ...

(), official of

Cao Wei Wei ( Hanzi: 魏; pinyin: ''Wèi'' <

Middle Chinese

: *''ŋjwei^C'' < nine-rank system The nine-rank system, also known as the nine-grade controller system, was used to categorize and classify government officials in Imperial China. Created in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms, it was used until the Song dynasty, and ...

for civil service nomination * Chen Tanqian (), Emperor Wen of Chen (), second emperor of the Chen dynasty *

(), leader of the Chen Sheng Wu Guang uprising, the first uprising against the Qin dynasty * Chen Shi (), military general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period *

Chen Shou Chen Shou (; 233–297), courtesy name Chengzuo (), was a Chinese historian, politician, and writer who lived during the Three Kingdoms period and Jin dynasty of China. Chen Shou is most known for his most celebrated work, the '' Records of ...

(; 233–297), historian and author in the early Jin dynasty, best known for his historical text ''Records of the Three Kingdoms'' () * Chen Shubao (), also known as Houzhu of Chen (), fifth and last emperor of the Chen dynasty * Chen Shuda (), imperial prince of the Chen dynasty and chancellor of the Tang dynasty * Chen Tai (), military general and official of

Cao Wei Wei ( Hanzi: 魏; pinyin: ''Wèi'' <

Middle Chinese

: *''ŋjwei^C'' < Chen Tang Chen Tang (), born in Jining, Shandong, was a Han dynasty Chinese general famous for his battle against Zhizhi in 36 BC during the Han–Xiongnu War. Battle of Zhizhi At approximately 36 BC, the governor of the Western Regions was Gan Ya ...

(), military general of the Western Han dynasty, famous during the Han–Xiongnu War *

Chen Tianbao Chen Tianbao (; Vietnamese: Trần Thiên Bảo) was a fisherman turned into powerful Chinese pirate operating from Guangdong and throughout the South China Sea in the late 1700s. Later he became a general and naval commander of Tay Son dynasty ...

(), former fisherman turned navy commander of the Tay Son dynasty in Vietnam * Chen Tuan (), regarded as a Taoist Immortal, who created and used sleeping qigong methods of internal alchemical cultivation, and also a grand martial artist who created the Liuhebafa technique *

Chen Wangting Chen Wangting (1580–1660), courtesy name Zouting (奏廷), was a Ming dynasty officer who founded Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan, one of the five major styles of the popular Chinese martial art. Sometimes called Chen Wang Ting, he devised the Che ...

(;1580–1660), commander of the Wen County garrison during the late Ming dynasty, who founded Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan *

Chen Weisong Chen Weisong (陈维崧), also called Chen Qinian (其年) or Chen Jialing (迦陵), lived 1626 January 7－1682 June 13, was the first of the great Ci and Pianwen poets during the Qing dynasty. He was the leader and founder of the Yangxian poet ...

(; 1626–1682), first of the great Ci and

Pianwen Pianwen ( zh, s=骈文, t=駢文, p=piánwén, l=parallel writing, c=, first=t) is a highly stylised prose style, prevalent throughout the history of Chinese literature. Its prominent features lie in its regular lines arranged in couplets; in ...

poets during the Qing dynasty, leader and founder of the Yangxian poetry school *

Chen Wenlong Chen Wenlong (, 9 March 1232 – 17 January 1277) was a scholar-general in the last years of the Southern Song dynasty and early Yuan dynasty. He became the City God of Fuzhou and Putian. Biography Chen was born on 9 March 1232 (the 16th ...

(; 1232–1277), scholarly general during the final years of the Southern Song dynasty, was later deified as

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of Fuzhou and Putian during the Ming dynasty * Chen Wu (), military general who served under the warlord Sun Ce and Sun Quan during the late Eastern Han dynasty *

Chen Xu Emperor Xuan of Chen (陳宣帝) (530–582), personal name Chen Xu (陳頊), also called Chen Tanxu(陳曇頊),《新唐書·宰相世系表》 courtesy name Shaoshi (紹世), childhood name Shili (師利), was an emperor of the Chen dynasty o ...

(), Emperor Xuan of Chen (), fourth emperor of the Chen dynasty * Chen Yan (), governor () of the Fujian Circuit during the late Tang dynasty * Chen Youliang (), founding emperor of Chen Han in the late Yuan dynasty *

Chen Yuanyuan Chen Yuanyuan (1624–1681) was a Chinese courtesan who lived during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. She was the concubine of Wu Sangui, the Ming dynasty general who surrendered Shanhai Pass to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and later reb ...

(), leading figure in the Suzhou kunqu and concubine of Wu Sangui * Chen Zhaoyin (; 1047–1101), also known as Master Qingshui (), Chan Buddhist monk during the Northern Song from Anxi County of Quanzhou and was worshipped as a

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in Southern Fujian region and among Chinese diaspora communities * Chen Zi'ang (), prominent poet and important advisor to the Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang dynasty, well known for his collection of thirty-eight poems "''Ganyu''" () * Chen Zhen (), Minister of the Guards () in Shu Han during Three Kingdoms period * Chen Zheng (; 616–677), military general of the Tang dynasty * Empress Chen / Empress Xiaojiesu (), first empress to the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty *

Tan Goan-kong Chen Yuanguang (; 657–711), courtesy name Tingju (), pseudonym Longhu (), was a Tang Dynasty general and official. He was from Gushi County, Henan. The people of Zhangzhou, Fujian, along with the descendants of immigrants from Zhangzhou to T ...

(; 657–711), Tang military general and official who was honoured as the "Sacred Duke, founder of Zhangzhou" * Trần Cảnh (; 1218–1277), also known as Trần Thái Tông (), first emperor of the Trần dynasty and reigned Đại Việt (1226–1258) *

Trần Ngỗi Trần (陳) or Tran is a common Vietnamese surname. More than 10% of all Vietnamese people share this surname. It is derived from the common Chinese surname Chen. History The Tran ruled the Trần dynasty, a golden era in Vietnam, and succe ...

(; 1375–1410), also known as Giản Định Đế (), founder and emperor of the

Later Trần dynasty The Later Trần dynasty ( vi, Nhà Hậu Trần, chữ Nôm: 茹後陳； Sino-Vietnamese: ''Hậu Trần'' triều, chữ Hán: 後陳朝) was a Vietnamese dynasty, the continuous line of the Tran dynasty that led Vietnamese rebellions again ...

* Trần Quốc Tuấn (; 1228–1300), royal prince, statesman and military commander during the Trần dynasty, managed to repelled two major Mongol invasions in the late 13th century, worshipped and revered as national hero * Trần Thừa (; 1184–1234), head of the Trần clan and high-ranking mandarin during the Lý dynasty * Trần Thủ Độ (; 1194–1264), Grand Chancellor and Regent of the Emperor during the Trần dynasty

Dynasties and states

* Rulers of Chen (state) during the Zhou dynasty period (), where

Taoism Taoism (, ) or Daoism () refers to either a school of philosophical thought (道家; ''daojia'') or to a religion (道教; ''daojiao''), both of which share ideas and concepts of Chinese origin and emphasize living in harmony with the '' Ta ...

originated * Rulers of the Chen dynasty during the Northern and Southern dynasties period () * Rulers of Chen Han during the late Yuan dynasty period () * Rulers of the Trần dynasty that ruled over Đại Việt (also known as ) * Rulers of the

that ruled over Đại Việt ()

Modern figures

''Note: this list is primarily ordered by spelling of the surname, secondarily ordered by given name commonly used in English, regardless of name order.'' * Agnes Chan (born 1955), Hong Kong singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador *

Alexandre Chan Alexandre Chan (born ) is a Brazilian architect best known for designing the President Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge in Brasília, Brazil with structural engineer Mario Vila Verde, and the Ponte do Saber, Bridge of Knowledge in Rio de Janeiro. He has ...

(born 1942), Brazilian architect, was described as "one of Brazil's leading architects", best known for designing the

President Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge ( pt, Ponte Juscelino Kubitschek), commonly called Ponte JK ( en, JK Bridge), is a steel and concrete arch bridge across Lake Paranoá in Brasília, Brazil. It connects the eastern shore of the lake – where Lago Sul, ...

and the Bridge of Knowledge * Andy Chan Ho-tin (; born 1990), Hong Kong political activist * Ceajer "KC" Chan Ka-keung (; born 1957), former

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, head of Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, is responsible for the monitoring of financial services sector and maintaining the assets of the government. ...

Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Cheryl Chan Wei Ling ( zh, s=陈慧玲, p=Chén Huìlíng; born 1976) is a Singaporean politician and businesswoman. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), she has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Fengshan div ...

(; born 1976), Singaporean politician and businesswoman * Chan Choy Siong (; 1931–1981), Singaporean politician and activist for women's rights in Singapore * Daniel Chan Hiu-tung (; born 1975), Hong Kong singer, songwriter and actor * Danny Chan Pak-Keung (; 1958–1993), Hong Kong actor, singer and composer * Eason Chan Yick Shun (; born 1974), Hong Kong actor and singer * Frankie Chan Fan-kei (; born 1951), Hong Kong martial arts actor, director, producer and composer *

Isabel Chan Chan Yat Ling (), known in the West as Isabel Chan or Yat Ling Chan, is a Chinese actress based in Hong Kong. Chan Yat Ling is the Cantonese equivalent of her Mandarin Chinese name. She has been active as a Cantonese language performer since 199 ...

(; born 1979), Chinese actress based in

Jason Chan (disambiguation) Jason Chan may refer to: * Jason Keng-Kwin Chan (born 1971), Malaysian actor * Jason Chan Chi-san (born 1977), Hong Kong actor and television presenter * Jason Chan (singer) (born 1983), Hong Kong singer * Jason Chan (rugby league) (born 1984), ru ...

, several people, including: ** Jason Chan Chi-san (; born 1977), Hong Kong actor and television presenter ** Jason Chan Keng-Kwin (born 1971), Malaysian-Australian actor ** Jason Chan Pak-Yu (; born 1983), Hong Kong Canadian singer ** Jason Chan (born 1984), former Papua New Guinea international rugby league footballer ** Jason Chan (born 1996), Canadian-Australian ice dancer and 2019 Australian national senior champion ** Jason Chan (born 1991), Chinese Canadian video game player best known for streaming Hearthstone on Twitch * Johnny Chan (; born 1957), Chinese-American professional poker player * Jordan Chan Siu-Chun (; born 1967), Hong Kong actor and singer * Kelly Chan Kum Seng (; 1956–1998), Singaporean windsurfer, ranked number one in Raceboard Lightweight class by International Boardsailing Association in 1992 * Kim Chan (; 1917–2008), Chinese-American actor and producer *

Leighton Chan Leighton Chan is an American medical researcher and rehabilitation physician. He is Chief of the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. Career Chan received his B.A. degree from Dartmouth College ...

(born 1961), American medical researcher and rehabilitation physician, Chief of the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center * Margaret Chan (born 1947), Chinese-Canadian physician, director of World Health Organization * Monica Chan Fat-yung (; born 1966), Hong Kong actress and winner of Miss Hong Kong 1989 * Moses Chan Ho (; born 1971), Hong Kong actor and model *

Patrick Chan Patrick Lewis Wai–Kuan Chan (born December 31, 1990) is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. He is a 2018 Olympic gold medallist in the team event, 2014 Olympic silver medallist in the men's and team events, a three–time World ch ...

(; born 1990), Canadian figure skater, 2018 Olympic gold medallist in the team event * Priscilla Chan (born 1985), American philanthropist, former pediatrician, co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms * Priscilla Chan Wai-han (; born 1965), Hong Kong singer * Ruco Chan Chin-pang (; born 1977), Hong Kong actor and singer * Frank Chan Fan (; born 1958), former Secretary for Transport and Housing in

Sophia Chan Siu-chee Sophia Chan Siu-chee (; born 1958) is a Hong Kong professor and politician. She served as Secretary for Food and Health from 2017 to 2022. She was educated at the St. Paul's Secondary School. She subsequently graduated from the University of M ...

(; born 1958), former

Secretary for Food and Health The Secretary for Health () is a ministerial position in the Hong Kong Government, who heads the Health Bureau. The current office holder is Lo Chung-mau. The position was created on 1 July 2022, following the reshuffle of the principal o ...

Chan Kin-man Chan Kin-man (, born 9 March 1959) is a former associate professor of Sociology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is one of the founders of the Occupy Central with Love and Peace campaign that strove for universal suffrage for the Hong ...

, One of the founders of the Occupy Central *

Chan Sek Keong Chan Sek Keong (born 5 November 1937) is a Malayan-born Singaporean retired judge who served as the third chief justice of Singapore between 2006 and 2012, appointed by President S. R. Nathan. Prior to his appointment as chief justice, he ser ...

(; born 1937), Singapore's third Chief Justice of Singapore (2006–2012) *

Chan Seng Onn Chan Seng Onn (; born January 1954) is a Singaporean judge. Formerly a prosecutor, Chan has served as a High Court judge since 2 July 2007. Early life and education Chan Seng Onn was born in Singapore in January 1954 as the youngest of three c ...

(; born 1954), Singaporean judge, served as High Court judge since 2007 *

Chan Siu Wing Chan Siu Wing (), born April 26, 1993, is a Hong Kong professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Eastern of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup, ASEAN Basketball League and the Hong Kong A1 Division Championship. He represented Hong Ko ...

(; born 1993), Hong Kong professional basketball player * Chan Tseng-hsi (; 1923–1986), Hong Kong billionaire who founded Hang Lung Group, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health named after him, sons

Gerald Chan Gerald L. Chan (; born 1950/1951) is an American billionaire and the brother of fellow billionaire Ronnie Chan. They run the Hang Lung Group. Early life and education Gerald Chan is the son of T.H. Chan. He received a bachelor of science and ...

and Ronnie Chan * Tony Fan-Cheong Chan (; born 1952), Chinese-American mathematician, President of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology * Vincy Chan (; born 1982), Hong Kong-Singaporean Cantopop singer * William Chan Wai-ting (; born 1985), Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor * Chan Wing-tsit (; 1901–1994), Chinese scholar and professor best known for his studies of

Chinese philosophy Chinese philosophy originates in the Spring and Autumn period () and Warring States period (), during a period known as the " Hundred Schools of Thought", which was characterized by significant intellectual and cultural develop ...

and

W.T. Chan Fellowships Program W.T. Chan Fellowships Program (Chinese: 陈荣捷奖学金项目), also known as the Lingnan Chan Fellowships Program, is a six-month program established by the Lingnan Foundation in 2001 to commemorate Wing-Tsit Chan Wing-tsit Chan (; 18 August ...

was established by the Lingnan Foundation in his memory * Chan Yau-Man (born 1952), Malaysian-American table tennis player, technology executive and reality TV contestant *

José Antonio Chang José Antonio Chang Escobedo (born 19 May 1958) is a Peruvian politician of Chinese descent who was the Prime Minister of Peru from 2010 to 2011, appointed by President Alan García. He was also Minister of Education until he resigned both cabi ...

(born 19 May 1958), former Prime Minister of Peru''

Xinhua News Agency Xinhua News Agency (English pronunciation: )J. C. Wells: Longman Pronunciation Dictionary, 3rd ed., for both British and American English, or New China News Agency, is the official state news agency of the People's Republic of China. Xinhua ...

. 15 September 2010. Accessed 22 December 2016. *

Aaron Chen (disambiguation) Aaron Chen is an Australian comedian. Aaron Chen may also refer to: *Aaron Chen, co-writer on '' The New Adventures of Nanoboy'' * Chen Chao-jung, Taiwanese actor {{hndis, name=Chen, Aaron ...

, several people * Anthony Chen (; born 1984), Singaporean film director, screenwriter and film producer who won Caméra d'Or award in Cannes Film Festival *

Apollo Chen Apollo Chen, also known as Chen Shei-saint (; born 28 September 1957) is a Taiwanese journalist and politician. Education and early career Born in Taipei, Chen attended Jianguo High School, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science f ...

(; born 1957), Taiwanese legislator *

Arthur Y. Chen Arthur Y. Chen () is a Taiwanese politician. He was the first Minister of Public Construction Commission The Public Construction Commission (PCC; ) is an independent government agency of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) w ...

(), Minister of Public Construction Commission of the Republic of China (1995–1996) * Chen Bolin / Wilson Chen (; born 1983), Taiwanese actor and won the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor in 2011 * Bruce Chen (born 1977), Panamanian Major League Baseball player * Cheer Chen Chi-chen (; born 1975), Taiwanese singer and songwriter *

Chen Changwen Chen Changwen (; born 1944) is a Chinese politician and lawyer who was the secretary of the Straits Exchange Foundation and the president of the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China. Chen was chairman and chief executive officer of Lee and ...

(; born 1944), Chairman and CEO of

Lee and Li Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law () is a law firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 1965 by James Lee and C. N. Li, the firm has offices in Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and southern Taiwan, with strategic alliances in Beijing and Shanghai. ...

, was formerly the secretary of Straits Exchange Foundation and the president of the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China *

(; 1897–1965), Chinese politician and general, Vice President and Premier of the Republic of China *

Chen Chi-chung Chen Chi-chung () is a Taiwanese politician. He is the Minister of Council of Agriculture since 14 January 2019 after being the acting Minister since 4 December 2018. Education Chen obtained his master's degree in agricultural economics from ...

(; born 1966), Minister of

Council of Agriculture The Council of Agriculture (COA, ) is the official government body in the Republic of China ( Taiwan) under the Executive Yuan in charged with overseeing affairs related to agriculture, forestry, fishery, animal husbandry and food affairs. CAO is ...

of the Republic of China, distinguished professor at

National Chung Hsing University National Chung Hsing University (NCHU; ) is a research-led comprehensive university in South District, Taichung, Republic of China. Currently, NCHU is among the four universities of the Taiwan Comprehensive University System, a research-le ...

(2008–2016) * Chen Chien-jen, (; born 1951) Former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) *

Chen In-chin Chen In-chin () is now a Taiwanese professor at National Central University. He was the Chairperson of Central Election Commission from 17 November 2017 to 25 November 2018. Education and academic career Chen obtained his bachelor's and master ...

(), Taiwanese politician, Chairperson of

Central Election Commission An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission, a c ...

of the Republic of China (2017–2018) * Chen Chih-ching (; born 1952), Taiwanese politician, Minister of

of the Republic of China (2016) * Chen Chih-Ping (; 1906–1984), Diplomat for the Republic of China from 1920s through mid-1970s *

Chen Chin-jun Chen Chin-jun (; born 15 June 1956) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan from 2007 to 2008. Executive Yuan secretary-general Thoughts on campaigning In September 2007, Chen said that appointed governme ...

(; born 1956), Taiwanese politician,

Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan The secretary-general of the Executive Yuan is the chief of staff of the Executive Yuan, the executive branch of the Taiwan central government, who handles administrative affairs, and is assisted by two deputy secretaries-general. List Political ...

(2007–2008) *

Chen Chi-ting Chen Chi-ting (; born 1 September 1999) is a Taiwanese badminton player. Chen who educated in Kaohsiung middle school, was the winner of Asian Junior U–17 Championships in 2015, and later won the bronze medal in the U–19 Championships in 2 ...

(; born 1999), Taiwanese badminton player *

Christine Chen Christine L. Chen is a Taiwanese-American journalist, the author of Amazon.com bestseller ''Happy-Go-Yoga'', a certified yoga instructor, and the founder of Christine Chen Yoga. She is an adjunct instructor in communications at New York University ...

(born 1968), American journalist, news anchor and CEO of Chen Communications *

Chen Chung-shin Chung-shin Chen () served as the General Secretary of the Boy Scouts of China. In 1982, Chen was awarded the 157th ''Bronze Wolf'', the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement The World Organization of the Scout Movemen ...

(), General Secretary of the Boy Scouts of China and was awarded the 157th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. * Chen Chunying (), Chemist and professor of chemistry at the

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology The National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST; ) of China is a government initiated research institute with an emphasis on nanoscience and nanotechnology. History The NCNST was initiated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) a ...

* Chen Danian (; born 1978), Chinese Internet entrepreneur, founder and CEO of LinkSure *

Chen Deming Chen Deming (; born 1949) is a former the President of Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits of the People's Republic of China. Early life Chen was born in Shanghai in 1949. He went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Economics ...

, former president of Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits of the People's Republic of China *

Chen Ding Chen Ding (; born August 5, 1992, in Baoshan, Yunnan, China) is a Chinese racewalker who won a gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. He finished the race in 1:18:46, a new Olympic record. He also won a gold medal in ...

(born 1992), racewalker, 2012 Olympic champion * Chen Dong (; born 1978), PLA fighter pilot and taikonaut *

Doreen Chen Doreen Chen (born 16 September 1949) is a Jamaican retired politician. Political career On 11 October 2000, her political opponent Alfred Chen (of no relation) was killed in a helicopter crash. References 1949 births Living people 20th ...

, Jamaican politician and MP for Trelawny Southern (1997–2002) *

Chen Duling Chen Duling (, born 13 October 1993) is a Chinese actress. She is best known for her role in the coming-of-age film ''The Left Ear'' (2015) directed by Alec Su Alec Su You-peng (born 11 September 1973) is a Taiwanese actor, singer, televisio ...

(; born 1993), Chinese actress *

(; 1879–1942), co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party and its first general secretary, leader of China's Trotskyist movement *

Eddy Chen TwoSet Violin is a musical comedy duo consisting of Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen. The pair is best known for their musical comedy on their YouTube channel, which has reached over 3.8 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views a ...

(; born 1993), Australian musician and YouTuber of the musical duo

TwoSet Violin TwoSet Violin is a musical comedy duo consisting of Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen. The pair is best known for their musical comedy on their YouTube channel, which has reached over 3.8 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views a ...

* Edison Chen Koon-hei (; born 1980), Canadian-born Hong Kong actor, singer, rapper, fashion designer and entrepreneur * Edmund Chen (; born 1961), Singaporean actor and artist during the 1990s and early 2000s * Edward Chen, (; born 1996), Taiwanese actor and singer * Edward Chen, (; born 1945), Hong Kong economist and politician, President of

Lingnan University Lingnan University (LN/LU), formerly called Lingnan College, is a public liberal arts university in Hong Kong. It aims to provide students with an education in the liberal arts tradition and has joined the Global Liberal Arts Alliance sinc ...

(1995–2007) *

Edward M. Chen Edward Milton Chen (born January 20, 1953) is a Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and former United States magistrate judge of the same court. Early life and educati ...

(born 1953), American federal judge *

Chen Fake Chen Fake or Ch'en Fa-k'e (陳發科; 1887–1957) was a Chinese martial artist who taught Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan. He was born and raised in Chen Family Village (Chenjiagou, 陳家溝) in Henan province. In 1928, Chen Fake moved to Beijing ...

(; 1887–1957), prominent martial artist of Chen-style t'ai chi ch'uan * Fala Chen (; born 1982), Hong Kong-born American actress and singer * Chen Fu-hai (; born 1963), Magistrate of Kinmen County, Taiwan (2014–2018) *

Chen Fushou Chen Fushou (; 10 January 1932 – 31 January 2020) was an Indonesian-born Chinese badminton player and coach. He won gold medals at the Chinese National Badminton Championships (men's singles) and the 1st National Games of China (men's doubles ...

(; 1932–2020), Indonesian badminton gold medalist, later became the head coach of the China national women's badminton team, which won 25 team or individual world championships under his leadership *

Chen Gang (disambiguation) Chen Gang may refer to: * Chen Gang (intelligence officer) (1906–1967), early Communist intelligence officer * Chen Gang (composer) (born 1935), famous for the ''Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto'' * Chen Gang (born 1965) Chen Gang (; born ...

, several people * Chen Geng, PLA senior general *

Chen Guangbiao Chen Guangbiao (; born July 1968) is a Chinese recycling entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources Limited Company and was reportedly worth US$810 million in 2013, according to the ran ...

, founder and chairman of Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources Limited Company * Chen Guangcheng (born 1971), Chinese civil rights activist in PRC * Chen Guangfu (; 1880–1976), Shanghai-based Chinese banker and State Councillor, founder of the first modern Chinese savings bank *

Chen Guangyi Chen Guangyi (; born August 1933) was a Chinese politician. He served as Governor of Gansu Province, Communist Party Secretary of Fujian Province, and Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Under his leadership, Fujian achieve ...

, PRC politician and former governor of Gansu *

Chen Guanrong Guanrong Chen () or Ron Chen is a Chinese mathematician who made contributions to Chaos theory. He has been the chair professor and the founding director of the Centre for Chaos and Complex Networks at the City University of Hong Kong since 2000. ...

, mathematician who made contributions to Chaos theory *

Chen Guofu Chen Guofu or Chen Kuo-fu (; 5 October 1892 – 25 August 1951), was a Chinese politician in the Republic of China. His given name was Zudao (), though he was also known as "Guofu (果夫)". He was born in Wuxing, Zhejiang, China (modern Huzh ...

(; 1892–1951), Chinese politician in the Republic of China, Governor of Jiangsu Province (1933–1937) *

H. T. Chen Hsueh-Tung Chen (June 23, 1947 – June 12, 2022) was an American dancer and choreographer who formed his own dance company in New York City in 1978. Biography Early years and education Chen was born to Chiang and Hsian Yuan Ming Chen in S ...

(1947–2022), American dancer and choreographer * Chen Hao (; born 1979), PRC actress, singer, and model * Chen He (; born 1985), actor noted for playing Zeng Xiaoxian in the romantic comedy television series IPartment * Chen Hong (; born 1968), PRC actress and film producer * Chen Hong (; born 1979), PRC former badminton player *

Chen Hsiung-wen Chen Hsiung-wen () or Sherman Chen is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Minister of Labor from 20 August 2014 until 20 May 2016. Early life and education Chen earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering and master's degree in environmen ...

(; born 1954), Minister of Labor of the Republic of China (2014–2016) *

Chen Hsueh-sheng Chen Hsueh-sheng (; Foochow Romanized: Dìng Siók-sĕng; born 1 January 1952) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Magistrate of Lienchiang County from 2001 to 2009, and has represented Lienchiang County in the Legislative Yuan since 2012. E ...

(; born 1952), Magistrate of Lienchiang County, Taiwan (2001–2009) *

Chen Hualan Chen Hualan (; born March 1969) is a Chinese people, Chinese Veterinary virology, veterinary virologist best known for researching animal epidemic diseases. She is a member of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and a member of the Foo ...

(; born 1969), Veterinary virologist best known for researching animal epidemic diseases *

Jason Chen (disambiguation) Jason Chen may refer to: * Jason Chen (businessman), CEO of Acer Inc. * Jason Chen (singer), Taiwanese-American pop singer See also * Jason Chan (disambiguation) {{hndis, Chen, Jason ...

, several people * Chen Jianbin (; born 1970), actor, most notable for the portrayal of Cao Cao in the 2010 television series Three Kingdoms * Chen Jiebing (), Chinese-American musician who specialises in '' erhu'' * Chen Jin (), actress noted for her roles as Wang Ruhui in the film Roaring Across the Horizon * Chen Jin (; born 1986), former world men's singles champion in badminton * Chen Jingguang, Chinese-American chemical engineer and Thayer Lindsley Professor of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University *

Chen Jingrun Chen Jingrun (; 22 May 1933 – 19 March 1996), also known as Jing-Run Chen, was a Chinese mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory, including Chen's theorem and the Chen prime. Life and career Chen was the third son i ...

(; 1933–1996), mathematician, known for Chen prime and

Chen's theorem In number theory, Chen's theorem states that every sufficiently large even number can be written as the sum of either two primes, or a prime and a semiprime (the product of two primes). History The theorem was first stated by Chinese mathema ...

Chen Jinn-lih Chen Jinn-lih () is a Taiwanese politician. He was the first person of aboriginal descent to be appointed as Vice President of the Control Yuan. Education Chen obtained his master's degree in finance from National Chengchi University and docto ...

(), Vice President of

Control Yuan The Control Yuan is the supervisory and auditory branch of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Prior to constitutional reforms in the 1990s, the Control Yuan, along with National Assembly (electoral college) and the Legislat ...

(2008–2014) * Chen Jintao (; 1870–1939), chief financial officer and head of currency reform in the Republic of China, also founded

Bank of China The Bank of China (BOC; ) is a Chinese majority state-owned commercial bank headquartered in Beijing and the fourth largest bank in the world. The Bank of China was founded in 1912 by the Republican government as China's central bank, rep ...

Chen Jiongming Chen Jiongming, (; 18 January 187822 September 1933), courtesy name Jingcun (竞存/競存), nickname Ayan (阿烟/阿煙), was a Hailufeng Hokkien revolutionary figure in the early period of the Republic of China. Early life Chen Jiongming wa ...

(; 1878–1933), Hailufeng Hokkien revolutionary figure in the early period of the Republic of China *

Jirayu Tangsrisuk Jirayu Tangsrisuk ( th, จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข, born September 19, 1993), also known as James Jirayu, is a Thai actor, singer and model. He is known for his roles in the movies and the television dramas such as '' Suph ...

(born 1993), Thai actor, singer and model * Chen Jiun-Shyan, American engineering professor at

University of California, San Diego The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego or colloquially, UCSD) is a public land-grant research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is ...

* Joan Chen (; born 1961), Chinese-American actress and film director *

Joseph Zen Ze-kiun Joseph Zen Ze-kiun SDB (, born 13 January 1932) is a cardinal of the Catholic Church from Hong Kong, who served as the sixth Bishop of Hong Kong. He was appointed cardinal in 2006, and has been outspoken on issues regarding human rights ...

(born 1931), Roman Catholic cardinal and former Bishop of Hong Kong * Joyce Chen (1917–1994), Chinese-American chef, author and television personality * Julie Chen (; born 1970), American television personality, news anchor and producer *

Chen Kaige Chen Kaige (; born 12 August 1952) is a Chinese film director and a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema.Berry, Michael (2002). "Chen Kaige: Historical Revolution and Cinematic Rebellion" in Speaking in Images: Interviews wi ...

(; born 1952), film director who won the Palme d'Or at 1993 Cannes Film Festival *

Kanok Ratwongsakul Kanok Ratwongsakul ( th, กนก รัตน์วงศ์สกุล; nickname: Jing–จิ้ง) is well-known Thai journalist, now he served as the news anchor of TOP News (Thailand), TOP News, which he also served as one of its shareho ...

(born 1963), well-known journalist, Senior Vice President of the

Nation Multimedia Group Nation Group (Thailand) Public Company Limited (NATION) ( th, บริษัท เนชั่น กรุ๊ป (ไทยแลนด์) จำกัด (มหาชน)) is one of Thailand's largest media companies. The company operates tw ...

* Karen Chen (; born 1999), American figure skater, 2022 Olympic Games team event silver medalist * Katherine Chen Yi-Ning, Taiwanese communications official and professor *

Kawee Tanjararak Kawee Tanjararak ( th, กวี ตันจรารักษ์ or Beam) is a Thai singer and actor, who was a member of the Thai boy band D2B which also included Worrawech Danuwong and Panrawat Kittikorncharoen. After his contract with RS ...

(born 1980), Thai singer and actor * Kelly Chen Wai-lam (; born 1972), Hong Kong actress and singer *

Chen Kenichi , whose name is often romanized Chin Kenichi in Japanese sources, is a chef best known for his role as the Iron Chef Chinese on the television series ''Iron Chef'' (料理の鉄人). Nicknamed The Szechuan Sage, he wears a yellow outfit and rise ...

(; born 1956), Japanese chef on the syndicated TV program ''

Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, was a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle bu ...

'', nicknamed "The Szechuan Sage" *

Chen Kenmin Chen Kenmin ( zh, s=陈建民, t=陳建民, p=Chén Jiànmín; ja, 陳建民, ''Chin Kenmin''; June 27, 1912 – May 12, 1990) was a Chinese-born Japanese chef known as the father of Chen Kenichi, the Iron Chef Chinese on the television ...

(; 1912–1990), Prominent Chinese chef in Japan, father of Chen Kenichi *

Chen Kuang-fu Chen Kuang-fu (; born 25 October 1955) is a Taiwanese politician. He is the Magistrate of Penghu County at first between 2014 and 2018, and again since 25 December 2022. Early life Chen was born at Shagang Village, Huxi Township, Penghu County ...

(; born 1955), Magistrate of Penghu County, Taiwan (2014–2018) * Chen Lanhee (; born 1978), American policy advisor, attorney, and academic * Chen Lifu (; 1900–2001), Chinese politician and

anti-communist Anti-communism is political and ideological opposition to communism. Organized anti-communism developed after the 1917 October Revolution in the Russian Empire, and it reached global dimensions during the Cold War, when the United States and the ...

of the Republic of China, Minister of Education (1938–1944) * Chen Linong (born 2000), Taiwanese singer and actor, former member of

Nine Percent Nine Percent (Chinese: 百分九少年; commonly stylized as NINE PERCENT) was a nine-member Chinese boy group formed by the survival show '' Idol Producer'' by iQIYI on April 6, 2018. The group was scheduled to promote for 18 months since form ...

* Chen Liping (born 1965), Singaporean actress * Chen Lu (born 1976), PRC figure skater and 1995 World Champion * Chen Mei-Ann (; born 1973), American orchestra conductor and musician * Chen Mengjia (; 1911–1966), scholar and archaeologist, considered the foremost authority on oracle bones and Professor of Chinese at Tsinghua University *

Chen Mingren Chen Mingren (; 7 April 1903 – 21 May 1974) was a prominent military figure from Liling, Hunan Province and one of the founding members of the People's Liberation Army. He was a top level military commander in the Republic of China. He then joi ...

(; 1903–1974), First Corps Commander and the provincial chairman of the Hunan Provincial Government during ROC period, later become one of the founding member of PLA during PRC period *

Napa Kiatwanchai Napa Kiatwanchai (born July 27, 1967) is the former Lineal and WBC strawweight champion from Nakorn Rachasima (Korat) province, Thailand. Boxing career He was born in a Thai-Chinese family in Thailand and turned professional in 1987. The next ...

(born 1967), Thai professional boxer (born as Suwit Sae-tang) * Nathan Chen (; born 1999), American figure skater, 2022 Olympic champion and gold medalist * Chen Pehong (; born 1957), Taiwanese-American businessman, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of BroadVision * Peter Chen Pin-Shan (; born 1947), computer scientist, inventor of the Entity-Relationship Model * Chen Qingchen, PRC badminton player * Chen Qingping (; 1795–1868), Influential martial artist and teacher of taijiquan *

Chen Qiufan Chen Qiufan (; born 1981), also known as Stanley Chan, is a Chinese science fiction writer, columnist, and scriptwriter. His first novel was ''The Waste Tide'', which "combines realism with allegory to present the hybridity of humans and machines ...

(born 1981), science fiction writer, columnist, and scriptwriter *

Robert Chen Robert Chen () is a Taiwanese-born violinist who is the Concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He received Bachelor's and Master's of Music degrees from the Juilliard School, where he studied with Dorothy DeLay and Masao Kawasaki. ...

(; born 1969), Taiwanese-born violinist and Concertmaster of the

Chicago Symphony Orchestra The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) was founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891. The ensemble makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival. The music director is Riccardo Muti, who began his tenu ...

Roger H. Chen 99 Ranch Market () is an American supermarket chain owned by Tawa Supermarket Inc., which is based in Buena Park, California. 99 Ranch has 54 stores (as of June 2021), primarily in California, with other stores in Nevada, Oregon, Washington, N ...

(born 1950s), Taiwanese-born American businessman, founder of the 99 Ranch Market supermarket chain *

Chen Rui Bilibili (stylized bilibili), nicknamed B Site, is a video sharing website based in Shanghai where users can submit, view and add overlaid commentary on videos. Since the mid-2010s, Bilibili began to expand to a broader audience from its origi ...

( :zh:陈睿), internet entrepreneur, billionaire, and CEO of Bilibili *

Chen Saijuan Chen Saijuan (; born May 1951), also known as Sai-Juan Chen, is a Chinese hematologist and molecular biologist with a research focus on leukemia cytogenetics. She is a professor and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Medical Genomics at Shan ...

, hematologist and molecular biologist with a research focus on leukemia cytogenetics *

Chen Shaoguo Chen Shaoguo (; born January 20, 1971) is a retired male race walker from PR China. He competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'esti ...

(born 1971), PRC former racewalker * Chen Hongyu (; born 1978), former Malaysian national badminton player and actor based in Singapore * Shane Chen, Chinese-American inventor and entrepreneur (e.g. invented the self-balancing scooter) * Chen Shi-Zheng (), New York-based theater and film director *

Chen Show Mao Chen Show Mao ( zh, s=陈硕茂, p=Chén Shuòmào; born 6 February 1961) is a Singaporean politician. A graduate of Harvard, Oxford and Stanford, Chen was formerly a corporate lawyer at Davis Polk & Wardwell. He is a member of the oppositio ...

(; born 1961), former Member of Parliament in Singapore, Rhodes Scholar and retired lawyer and politician * Chen Shui-bian (; born 1950),

President of the Republic of China The president of the Republic of China, now often referred to as the president of Taiwan, is the head of state of the Republic of China (ROC), as well as the commander-in-chief of the Republic of China Armed Forces. The position once had ...

(2000–2008) *

Chen Shui-tsai Chen Shui-tsai (; born 8 October 1948) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the first Magistrate of Kinmen County from 1993 to 2001. Kinmen County magistracy In March 1996, during the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, Chen suggested evacuating resident ...

(; born 1948), First Magistrate of

Kinmen County Kinmen, alternatively known as Quemoy, is a group of islands governed as a county by the Republic of China (Taiwan), off the southeastern coast of mainland China. It lies roughly east of the city of Xiamen in Fujian, from which it is separa ...

(1993–2001) *

Chen Shyh-kwei Chen Shyh-kwei or Steven Chen (; born 8 April 1952), is a Taiwanese politician who was the Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan from 1 August 2013 until 20 May 2016. Education Chen earned his bachelor's degr ...

(; born 1952), Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan in Taiwan (2013–2016) * Chen Sicheng (; born 1978), actor, director and screenwriter, is known for his leading roles in the films ''A Young Prisoner's Revenge'' and ''Spring Fever'' * Chen Sisi (; 1938–2007), born Chen Limei (), Chinese film and theater actress * Steven Shih Chen (; born 1978), Taiwanese-American Internet entrepreneur and co-founder of

YouTube YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second mo ...

* Steve Chen (; born 1944), Taiwanese supercomputer designer and entrepreneur *

Surachai Danwattananusorn Surachai Danwattananusorn ( th, สุรชัย ด่านวัฒนานุสรณ์; born 24 December 1942, disappeared 10 December 2018) is a Thai political activist and former political prisoner. He was the last communist to be ...

(; born 1942), Thai political activist * Jin Sun-Yu (; born 1988), South Korean short-track speed skater, triple Olympic Champion from 2006 and three-time Overall World Champion * Chen Tanqiu (; 1896–1943), founding member of Chinese Communist Party and was later executed *

Terry Chen Terry Chen (born February 3, 1975) is a Canadian film and television actor. Early life Chen was born in Edmonton, Alberta, to Taiwanese and Chinese parents originating from Taiwan (father) and mainland China (mother). After primary and second ...

(born 1975), Canadian film and television actor * Chen Tianhua (), Chinese revolutionary, who helped Sun Yat-sen found the Tongmenghui in 1905 * Chen Tianqiao, businessman * Chen Tianwen (born 1963), Singaporean actor * Chen Tze-chung (born 1958), Taiwanese professional golfer also known as T. C. Chen * Chen Wei, Epidemiologist and virologist specializing in biodefense * Chen Wei (born 1969), PRC dissident and human rights activist * Chen Wei-Yin (born 1985), Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher * Chen Wei-zen (born 1953), Minister of the Interior in Taiwan (2014–2016) *

Chen Wen Hsi Chen Wen Hsi (; 1906–1991) was a Chinese-born Singaporean artist, known for his avant-garde Chinese paintings. Early life and education Chen was born in Jieyang, Guangdong, China, and had his early education at Chen Li Primary School and St. ...

(; 1906–1991), Singaporean artist, known for his

avant-garde The avant-garde (; In 'advance guard' or ' vanguard', literally 'fore-guard') is a person or work that is experimental, radical, or unorthodox with respect to art, culture, or society.John Picchione, The New Avant-garde in Italy: Theoretica ...

Chinese paintings * Chen Wen-hsien (born 1958), Taiwanese politician and television commentator * Chen Xiangming, sociologist, founding dean and director of urban and global studies and director of the Center for Urban and Global Studies at Trinity College in Hartford *

Chen Xiao Chen Xiao (, born 5 July 1987) is a Chinese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in ''Swordsman'' (2013), ''Legend of Lu Zhen'' (2013), ''The Romance of the Condor Heroes'' (2014), ''Who Sleeps My Bro'' (2015), '' Nothing Gold Can St ...

, actor and model * Chen Xiaohong, economist and serves as the Malcolm K. Brachman Professor of Economics at Yale University *

Chen Xiaowang Chen Xiaowang (born 20 October 1945) is an Australian-Chinese taijiquan teacher, who was born and raised in Chen Family Village (Chenjiagou, 陳家溝), Wen County, Henan province, and is the 19th generation lineage holder of Chen-style taijiq ...

, 19th generation lineage holder of Chen-style taijiquan * Chen Xiaoxu (; 1965–2007), former actress who ordained as Bhikkhuni in Baiguoxinglong Temple () monastic name Miao Zhen () * Chen Xinghan (), video game designer and co-founder of Thatgamecompany * Chen Yi (1883–1950), Chief Executive of Taiwan Province * Chen Yi (1901–1972), Chinese communist military commander and politician, Mayor of Shanghai and Foreign Minister * Chen Yi (; born 1953), Chinese-American violinist and composer of contemporary classical music *

Chen Yinke Chen Yinke, or Chen Yinque (3 July 18907 October 1969), was a Chinese historian, linguist, orientalist, politician, and writer. He was a fellow of Academia Sinica, considered one of the most original and creative historians in 20th century China ...

(; 1890–1969), historian and fellow of Academia Sinica, considered one of the most original and creative historians in 20th century China *

Chen Yonglin Chen Yonglin () is a former Chinese diplomat who sparked fears of a diplomatic incident through his defection to Australia in the summer of 2005. The episode highlighted the tensions faced by China's trade partners when concerns arise from that ...

, former PRC diplomat who defected to Australia in 2005 * Chen Yu (born 1980), Chinese badminton player * Chen Yuan (; 1880–1971), known as one of the "Four Greatest Historians" of Modern China * Chen Yuan, economist who served as the Chairman of the China Development Bank (1998–2013) *

Chen Yuh-chang Chen Yuh-chang (; born 18 September 1955) is a politician in the Republic of China. He was the Chairperson of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of the Executive Yuan The Executive Yuan () is the executive (government), executive ...

(; born 1955), Chairperson of the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Executive Yuan (2010–2013) *

Chen Yumei Chen Yumei (; born Fei Mengmin (); 1910–1985) was a Chinese film actress and singer active during the 1920s and 1930s. In her heyday she was one of the biggest stars in China, crowned "Movie Queen" in 1934. At the peak of her career she marri ...

(; 1910–1985), Chinese film actress and singer of the 1920s and 1930s. *

Chen Yun Chen Yun (, pronounced ; 13 June 1905 – 10 April 1995) was one of the most influential leaders of the People's Republic of China during the 1980s and 1990s and one of the major architects and important policy makers for the Reform and ...

, PRC politician, in the 1980s and 1990s considered second most powerful leader after

Deng Xiaoping Deng Xiaoping (22 August 1904 – 19 February 1997) was a Chinese revolutionary leader, military commander and statesman who served as the paramount leader of the China, People's Republic of China (PRC) from December 1978 to November 1989. Aft ...

Chen Yunshang Chen Yunshang (; August 10, 1919 – June 29, 2016) was a Chinese film actress and singer of the 1930s and 1940s. Biography Chen was born in Guangzhou but her family came from Taishan. She began her career in Hong Kong in 1935 but in 1939 moved ...

(; 1919–2016), Chinese film actress and singer of the 1930s and 1940s *

Chen Yuqi Chen Yuqi (, born 29 July 1992), also known as Yukee Chen, is a Chinese actress. She is known for her lead role as Zhao Min in '' Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre''. Early life and education Chen Yuqi was born Chen Qian () on 29 July 199 ...

(also known as Yukee Chen, born 1992), actress known for her supporting roles in The Princess Weiyoung and Ashes of Love *

Chen Zaiyan The Yangjiang Group is a Chinese artist collective founded in 2002 by Zheng Guogu (born 1970), Chen Zaiyan (born 1971), and Sun Qinglin (born 1974). The group's name takes after their hometown in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province. The Yangjiang Group' ...

(born 1971), artist in the

Yangjiang Group The Yangjiang Group is a Chinese artist collective founded in 2002 by Zheng Guogu (born 1970), Chen Zaiyan (born 1971), and Sun Qinglin (born 1974). The group's name takes after their hometown in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province. The Yangjiang Group' ...

collective * Chen Zhi (), Professor of classical guitar at the Central Conservatory of Music *

Chen Zhongwei Chen Zhongwei (; 1929–2004) was a Chinese orthopedic surgeon. He was an expert of orthopedic surgery and microsurgery, one of the pioneers of the process of reattaching severed limbs. Chen was born in Ningbo on October 1, 1929. In 1954 he gra ...

(; 1929–2004), expert in

orthopedic surgery Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics ( alternatively spelt orthopaedics), is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal ...

and microsurgery, one of the pioneers of the process of reattaching severed limbs * Chen Zhu (born 1953), PRC hematologist, molecular biologist, and politician, former Minister of Health * Chern Shiing-Shen (; 1911–2004), Chinese-American mathematician, known for Chern–Gauss–Bonnet theorem, Chern class,

Chern–Simons theory The Chern–Simons theory is a 3-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type developed by Edward Witten. It was discovered first by mathematical physicist Albert Schwarz. It is named after mathematicians Shiing-Shen Chern and Jam ...

, etc. * Arthur Chin (; 1913–1997), Chinese-American fighter ace in the Second Sino-Japanese War, recognized as the United States' first ace in World War II *

Lynda Chin Lynda Chin (born 1968) is a Chinese-American medical doctor. She is a board-certified dermatologist who was the founding department chair and professor of genomic medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as scientifi ...

(born 1968), Chinese-American cancer genomic scientist * Marcus Chin (; born 1953), Singaporean host, actor and singer *

Ming Chin Ming William Chin (born August 31, 1942) is an American attorney and former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California, serving from March 1, 1996 to August 31, 2020. Biography Chin was born and raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon. His fam ...

(born 1942), Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court *

Chin Sophonpanich Chin Sophonpanich ( th, ชิน โสภณพนิช; ; 10 November 1910 – 4 January 1988) was a Thai entrepreneur who founded Bangkok Bank and Bangkok Insurance. Biography Chin was born in Wat Sai quarter in Thonburi Province (curre ...

(1908–1988), Thai entrepreneur who founded Bangkok Bank *

Chatri Sophonpanich Chatri Sophonpanich ( th, ชาตรี โสภณพนิช; ; 28 February 1934 – 24 June 2018) was a Thai businessman who served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Bangkok Bank beginning in 1999 and he was also one of the C ...

(1934–2018), Thai businessman, son of

Chartsiri Sophonpanich Chartsiri Sophonpanich ( th, ชาติศิริ โสภณพนิช, , zh, 陳智深, Teochew: Tâng Tì-tshim; born 12 May 1959) is a Thai banker. He currently serves as President of Bangkok Bank, the largest commercial bank in Tha ...

(1959), Thai banker, son of Chatri Sophonpanich, grandson of Chin Sophonpanich * Chin Tet Yung (), former Singapore's Member of Parliament * Vincent "Randy" Chin (1937–2003), Jamaican record producer and label owner, founder of VP Records *

Chun Afong Chun Afong (; 1825 – September 25, 1906) was a Chinese businessman and philanthropist who settled in the Hawaiian Kingdom during the 19th century and built a business empire in Hawaii, Macau and Hong Kong. He immigrated to Hawaii from Gua ...

(; 1825–1906), Businessman and philanthropist who built a business empire in Hawaii *

Tan Aik Huang Tan Aik Huang (, born 14 February 1946) is a retired Malaysian badminton player noted for his footwork and patience. He is the elder brother of Tan Aik Mong. Career In 1966 he won men's singles at the All England Open Badminton Championship ...

(; born 1946), former Malaysian All-England Open men's singles champion *

Tan Aik Quan Tan Aik Quan (born 27 October 1990) is a Malaysian badminton player who competes in the doubles category. He reached a career high as world number 15 in the mixed doubles partnered with Lai Pei Jing. Achievements Southeast Asian Games ' ...

(; born 1990), Malaysian badminton player who has achieved as world number 15 in the mixed doubles. * Tan Ban Eng Melvyn (; born 1956), Singapore-born British classical pianist, noted for his study of

historical performance practice Historically informed performance (also referred to as period performance, authentic performance, or HIP) is an approach to the performance of classical music, which aims to be faithful to the approach, manner and style of the musical era in which ...

Tan Boen Soan Tan Boen Soan (; 25June190512August1952) was an ethnic Chinese Malay-language writer and journalist from Sukabumi, Java. He was the author of works such as ''Koetoekannja Boenga Srigading'' (1933), ''Bergerak'' (1935), ''Digdaja'' (1935) and '' ...

(; 1905–1952), Indonesian writer and journalist *

Tan Boo Liat Tan Boo Liat (, 1875–1934) was a wealthy Singapore philanthropist. He was the son of Tan Soon Toh (), grandson of Tan Kim Ching and great-grandson of Tan Tock Seng. Educated locally, he was a member of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry and was am ...

(; 1875–1934), Singaporean businessman and philanthropist, great-grandson of Tan Tock Seng * Tan Boon Heong (; born 1987), former World No.1 Malaysian professional badminton player in men's doubles event *

Tan Boon Teik Tan Boon Teik ( ; 17 January 1929 – 10 March 2012) was a Singaporean judge who served as the second attorney-general of Singapore between 1969 and 1992. At the age of 39, Tan was the youngest person to be appointed as attorney-general, ...

(; 1929–2012), former Attorney-General of Singapore *

Tan Boon Wah Tan Boon Wah (born 21 October 1975; ) is a Singaporean songwriter. He is also a practicing real estate lawyer. Early life and education Tan Boon Wah studied at The Chinese High School between 1988 and 1991 for his secondary school education, an ...

(; born 1975), Singaporean songwriter and practicing real estate lawyer * Tan Caktiong Tony (; born 1953), Filipino billionaire businessman, founder and chairman of Jollibee Foods Corporation *

Tan Chay Yan Tan Chay Yan (; 1870 - 6 March 1916) was a rubber plantation merchant and philanthropist. A Peranakan, Tan is the grandson of philanthropist Tan Tock Seng by his father, Tan Teck Guan. Tan was noted in Malayan history as the first man to plan ...

(; 1870–1916), Malaysian Peranakan Chinese rubber plantation merchant and philanthropist, grandson of Tan Tock Seng * Tan Chee Yioun Vincent (; born 1952), Malaysian businessman, investor and the founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad * Tan Cheng Bock (; born 1940), Singaporean politician and doctor *

Tan Cheng Han Tan Cheng Han is a Singaporean lawyer and legal academic. Until 2012, he was the dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, where he taught contract law and company Law and directed the EW Barker Centre for Law & Business. F ...

() Singaporean lawyer, senior counsel and legal academic, Dean of the

City University of Hong Kong School of Law The School of Law of City University of Hong Kong was founded in 1987, as the second law school in Hong Kong. History The Department of Law was established in 1987, followed by the Department of Professional Legal Education in 1992. In March ...

* Tan Cheng Lock (; 1883–1960), founderof the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) and an important figure during the independence of Malaya *

Tan Chin Hwee Tan Chin Hwee (born 1971) is a Singaporean businessman and professor. He currently serves as Chairman of the Energy Supply Resilience Advisory Panel within the Energy Market Authority (EMA). A Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Public Acc ...

(; born 1971), Singaporean businessman and professor, Asia-Pacific chief executive officer of Trafigura * Tan Chin Siong Sam (; born 1958), Singaporean politician * Tan Chin Tuan (; 1908–2005) Singaporean Peranakan banker and philanthropist * Tan Chorh Chuan (), Singaporean college administrator and professor, President of the National University of Singapore (2008–2017) and director of medical dervices in Ministry of Health (2000–2004) * Tan Chor Jin (; 1966–2009), Singaporean gang lord and murderer *

Tan Chong Tee Tan Chong Tee (; 15 October 1916 – 24 November 2012) was a Chinese resistance fighter based in Singapore and Malaya during World War II. An accomplished badminton player before the war, he joined Force 136 around 1942 after Singapore fel ...

(; 1916–2012), Chinese resistance fighter based in Singapore and Malaya during World War II * Tan Chui Mui (; born 1978), Malaysian filmmaker * Tan Chye Cheng (; 1911–1991), Singaporean lawyer and politician, Member of the Legislative Council (1948–1955) * Tan Eng Goan (; 1802–1872), first Majoor der Chinezen ("Major of the Chinese") of Batavia (1837–1865) *

Tan Eng Yan On 26 August 1998, 50-year-old Tan Eng Yan (陈英燕 Chén Yīngyàn), a fruit stall assistant working at a market in Tampines, was found brutally murdered at the toilet of her Tampines flat. Tan, also known as Lily or Tan Ah Leng, was stabbed an ...

陈英燕, Singaporean murder victim and former fruit stall helper * Tan Giok Lan Mely (; born 1930), Indonesian sociologist *

Tan Gin Ho Tan Gin Ho, Luitenant der Chinezen (1880–1941) was a bureaucrat, Malay-language writer and scion of the influential Tan family of Cirebon, part of the ‘Cabang Atas’ gentry of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Biography Born in Cire ...

(1880–1941), Indonesian writer and scion of the influential

Tan family of Cirebon The Tan family of Cirebon was an influential family of government officials, sugar barons and landowners in the Dutch East Indies, particularly in the Residency of Cirebon. The preeminent and oldest family of the ‘Cabang Atas’ gentry in Cireb ...

Tan Hiok Nee Major China Dato' Tan Hiok Nee (; 1827 – 21 May 1902), also known as Tan Yeok Nee (), was the leader of the Ngee Heng Kongsi of Johor, succeeding Tan Kee Soon in circa 1864, he transformed the Ngee Heng Kongsi of Johor from a quasi-military ...

(; 1827–1902), Major China of Johor and leader of Ngee Heng Kongsi * Tan Hoan Liong (; 1938–2009), Indonesian–Dutch chess player, the first Indonesian and one of the first Asian chess players to hold the International Master title *

Tan Hock Eng Tan Hock Eng (; born in Penang) is a Malaysian Chinese business executive and philanthropist. He is the CEO of Broadcom Inc. He was the highest earning CEO in the US in 2017, earning US$103.2 million that year. Early life Tan was born in Penan ...

(; born 1952), Malaysian business executive, philanthropist and the CEO of Broadcom Inc. *

Tan Hong Djien The Hong Djien (born 12 January 1916, date of death unknown) was an Indonesian football forward who played for the Dutch East Indies in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Tiong Hoa Soerabaja Zhang () is the third most common sur ...

, Indonesian football player, played in the

1938 FIFA World Cup The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for senior men's national teams and was held in France from 4 June until 19 June 1938. Italy defended its title in the final, be ...

* Tan Howe Liang (; born 1933), Singaporean weightlifter and also the first Singaporean to win an Olympic medal *

Tan Jiak Kim Tan Jiak Kim CMG (29 April 1859 - 22 October 1917) was a Peranakan merchant, political activist and philanthropist from Singapore. He co-founded the Straits Chinese British Association along with Lim Boon Keng, Seah Liang Seah and Song Ong Sian ...

(; 1859–1917), Singapore Peranakan merchant, political activist, philanthropist and co-founder of the Straits Chinese British Association, was awarded the Order of St Michael and St George in 1912 *

Tan Joe Hok Tan or TAN may refer to: Businesses and organisations * Black and Tans, a nickname for British special constables during the Irish War of Independence. By extension "Tans" can now also colloquially refer to English or British people in general, es ...

(; born 1937), Indonesian badminton player * Tan Joon Liang Josephus (; born 1979), Singaporean criminal defense lawyer known for his ''

pro bono ( en, 'for the public good'), usually shortened to , is a Latin phrase for professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment. In the United States, the term typically refers to provision of legal services by legal professionals for pe ...

'' work * Tan Kah Kee (; 1874–1961), Chinese businessman, community leader and philanthropist in Singapore and China *

Tan Kee Soon Kapitan China Tan Kee Soon (; 14 November 1803 – 1 February 1857) was the first leader of Ngee Heng Kongsi of Johor, and also the first Kapitan China of Tebrau, Johor Bahru. On 22 October 1844, he was granted the first ''Surat Sungai'' on Tebr ...

(; 1803–1857), first

Kangchu The Kangchu system was a socio-economic system of organisation and administration developed by Chinese agricultural settlers in Johor during the 19th century. The settlers organised themselves into informal associations (similar to the Kongsi ...

and Kapitan China of Tebrau, leader of Ngee Heng Kongsi and Anti-Qing fighter *

Tan Keong Choon Tan Keong Choon (; 2 November 1916 – 27 October 2015) was a Chinese industrialist, community leader and philanthropist in Singapore. He is noted for his contributions to Singapore's development and support to the local Chinese community. E ...

(; 1916–2015) Singapore industrialist, community leader and philanthropist * Tan Keng Yam Tony (; born 1940), seventh President of Singapore *

Tan Keong Saik Tan Keong Saik () (1850 – 1909) was a Singaporean businessman who contributed much to the social and intellectual life of the Chinese community at the turn of the 19th century. He was one of the men who contributed to the setting up of th ...

(; 1850–1909), Singaporean businessman who contributed in setting up Chinese Chamber of Commerce and advocate of education and equality of rights for women * Tan Kheng Boon Eugene (; born 1970), associate professor of law at Singapore Management University, Nominated Member of Parliament (2012–2014) *

Tan Khoen Swie Tan Khoen Swie (; 1883/1894–1953) was a Chinese Indonesian publisher who, through the Tan Khoen Swie Publishing Company, published numerous books in Javanese and Malay. Born in Wonogiri, Tan took an early interest in Javanese culture, studyin ...

(; 1883/1894–1953), Indonesian publisher *

Tan Kian Meng Tan Kian Meng () is a Malaysian badminton player who specializes in the doubles events. He is currently playing with Lai Pei Jing in mixed doubles. Originally a singles player, he switched to play in the doubles events since August 2014 due t ...

(; born 1994), Malaysian badminton player who specializes in doubles events * Tan Kiat How (; born 1977), Singaporean politician, Senior Minister of State for National Development and Communications and Information * Tan Kim Ching (; 1829–1892), served as Kapitan China of the Chinese community, was also the consul for Japan, Siam and Russia, and was a member of the Royal Court of Siam *

Tan Kim Seng Tan Kim Seng (18 November 1805 – 14 March 1864), was a prominent Straits-born Chinese merchant and philanthropist in Singapore in the 19th century. Biography Born in Malacca in 1806 to Tan Swee Poh (), he was the grandson of Tan Sin Liew (), ...

(; 1805–1864), Chinese community leader (Hokkien) and first magistrate of Chinese descent in Singapore * Tan Kok Ming Desmond (; born 1970), Singaporean politician and former Brigadier-General in

Singapore Armed Forces The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are the military services of the Republic of Singapore, responsible for protecting and defending the security interests and the sovereignty of the country. A military component of the Ministry of Defence (MINDE ...

* Tan Kok Wai (; born 1957), Malaysia's Member of Parliament and National Chairman of the Democratic Action Party * Tan Koon Swan (; born 1940), Fifth president of the Malaysian Chinese Association *

Tan Lark Sye Tan Lark Sye (; 1897–1972) was a prominent Chinese businessman and philanthropist based in Singapore. Early life Tan was born in a Hoklo peasant family of seven in Jimei of Tong An in Fujian, China. Born into of very limited means, and orphan ...

(; 1897–1972), prominent businessman and philanthropist, founded Nanyang University in the 1950s *

Tan Lee Meng Tan Lee Meng (; born 7 July 1948). is a professor in the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law. He was first appointed as a Judicial Commissioner on 2 February 1997, and then appointed Judge in August 1997, serving until he reached the ...

(; born 1948), Senior Judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore (2015–2021) *

Tan Lian Hoe Dato' Tan Lian Hoe (; born 14 November 1958) is a Malaysian politician. She was a Member of Parliament of Malaysia from 2004 to 2013. She was a member of the Malaysian People's Movement Party (Gerakan), a former component party in the then-rul ...

(; born 1958), former Malaysia's Member of Parliament *

Tan Liong Houw Tan Ling Houw (born 26 July 1930) is an Indonesian former footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Honours Indonesia *Asian Games Bronze medal: 1958 Events January * January 1 – The Europea ...

, Indonesian football player, participated in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne * Tan Lip-Bu (; born 1959), Malaysian-born American executive and entrepreneur, executive chairman of Cadence Design Systems and Chairman of Walden International * Tan Min Liang (; born 1977), Singaporean businessman and internet entrepreneur, the co-founder, CEO and creative director of

Razer Inc. Razer Inc. is an American-Singaporean multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware. Founded by Min-Liang Tan and Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, it is dual headqua ...

, the CEO of THX * Tan Mo Heng, Indonesian football goalkeeper, played in the 1938 FIFA World Cup *

Tan Ping Koon Tan Ping Koon (陈平坤 Chén Píngkūn; born 1968) is a Singaporean who, together with Chua Ser Lien, was charged for the kidnapping of a seven-year-old girl for ransom during Christmas Day of 2003. Tan, who was the owner and manager of a tran ...

(; born 1968), Singaporean kidnapper * Tan Pin Pin (; born 1969), Singapore-based film director *

Tan See Han Tan See Han (born 1910, date of death unknown) was an Indonesian football forward who played for the Dutch East Indies in the 1938 FIFA World Cup The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the World Cup, the quadrennial international fo ...

, Indonesian football players, played in the 1938 FIFA World Cup *

Tan Seng Giaw Tan Seng Giaw (; born 26 May 1942) is a veteran Malaysian from the Democratic Action Party (DAP). Background He was born on 26 May 1942 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. After attending Primary and High School in Kelantan and Penang respectively, he f ...

(; born 1942), former Malaysian Member of Parliament * Tan Sheng Hui Alvin (; born 1980), Singaporean politician, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry since 2020 * Tan Siew Sin (; 1916–1988), Malaysian longest-serving Minister of Finance and son of Tun Dato' Sir Tan Cheng Lock * Tan Soo Khoon (; born 1949), Singaporean politician, Speaker of the Parliament (1989–2001) * Tan Soon Neo Jessica (; born 1966), Singaporean politician, Deputy Speaker of Parliament since 2020 * Tan Swie Hian (; born 1943), Singaporean multidisciplinary artist known for his contemporary Chinese calligraphy, Chinese poetry and contemporary art sculptures * Tan Tai Yong (), Singaporean academic and politician, President of Yale-NUS College since 2017 and Nominated Member of Parliament (2014–2015) * Tan Teng Chuan Steven (born 1970), Singaporean footballer for Singapore national team during the 1990s * Tan Tee Beng (; born 1972), former Malaysian Member of Parliament *

Tan Teng-pho Tan Teng-pho (; 2 February 1895 – 25 March 1947), was a Taiwanese painter and politician. In 1926, his oil painting '' Street of Chiayi'' was featured in the seventh in Japan, which was the first time a Taiwanese artist's work could be ...

(; 1895–1947), Prominent Taiwanese oil painter, whose work was featured in the seventh Imperial Art Exhibition in Japan *

Tan Tjin Kie Tan Tjin Kie, Majoor-titulair der Chinezen (January 25, 1853–February 13, 1919) was a high-ranking bureaucrat, courtier, sugar baron and head of the prominent Tan family of Cirebon, part of the ‘Cabang Atas’ or Chinese gentry of the Dutc ...

(1853–1919), Majoor-titulair der Chinezen, high-ranking bureaucrat, courtier, sugar baron, also the founder and patron of the

Confucian Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. Variously described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or ...

revival and Tiong Hoa Hwee Koan in Cirebon *

Tan Tjoei Hock Tan Tjoei Hock (15 April 1908 – 1984) was an Indonesian journalist and filmmaker. Born in Jakarta, Batavia, he was discovered by The Teng Chun in the late 1930s. Tan became one of the most productive List of film directors of the Dutch East ...

(1908–1984), Indonesian journalist and filmmaker *

Tan Tjoen Tiat Tan Tjoen Tiat, 2nd Majoor der Chinezen (; 1816–1880) was a Chinese-Indonesian bureaucrat who served as the second Kapitan Cina, ''Majoor der Chinezen'', or Chinese headman, of Batavia, Dutch East Indies, Batavia, now Jakarta, capital of Indone ...

(; 1816–1880), second Majoor der Chinezen ("Major of the Chinese") of Batavia (1865-1879) *

Tan Tock Seng Tan Tock Seng (; 1798 – 24 February 1850) was a Malacca-born merchant and philanthropist from Singapore. Early life and business Tan Tock Seng was born in Malacca in 1798 to a Chinese Fujianese immigrant father and local Peranakan mother. ...

(; 1798–1850), Leader of Hokkien community, Kapitan China of Singapore and first Asian to be appointed

Justice of the Peace A justice of the peace (JP) is a judicial officer of a lower or '' puisne'' court, elected or appointed by means of a commission ( letters patent) to keep the peace. In past centuries the term commissioner of the peace was often used with the s ...

Tan Twan Eng Tan Twan Eng (, b. 1972) is a Malaysians, Malaysian novelist who writes in English. He is best known for his 2012 book ''The Garden of Evening Mists'' which won the Man Asian Literary Prize and Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, and was s ...

(), Malaysian novelist who won the Man Asian Literary Prize and Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction *

Tan Wee Kiong Tan Wee Kiong (; born 21 May 1989) is a Malaysian badminton player in the doubles event. He is well-known for his former partnership with Goh V Shem, which began at the 2014 Thomas Cup. Together, Tan and Goh won the gold medal in the men's ...

(; born 1989), Malaysian badminton player who won the gold medal in the men's doubles and the mixed team event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. *

Tan Wee Tat Tan Wee Tat (born 10 August 1992) is a Malaysian male badminton player. His brothers, Tan Wee Kiong and Tan Wee Gieen also professional badminton players. In 2015, he won the men's doubles title at the Bahrain International tournament partnered ...

(born 1992), Malaysian badminton player *

Tan Wee Gieen Tan Wee Gieen (born 14 May 1994) is a Malaysian badminton player. He started playing badminton at home when he was nine years old and influenced by his family. His brothers, Tan Wee Kiong and Tan Wee Tat are also professional badminton players. ...

(born 1994), Malaysian badminton player *

Tan Wu Meng Tan Wu Meng ( zh, s=陈有明, p=Chén Yǒumíng; born 1975) is a Singaporean politician and oncologist who served as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Industry concurrently betw ...

(; born 1975), Singaporean politician and oncologist * Tan Yee Khan (; born 1940), former Malaysian badminton player who won the All-England Open men's doubles championship in 1965 and 1966 *

Tan Yinglan Tan or TAN may refer to: Businesses and organisations * Black and Tans, a nickname for British special constables during the Irish War of Independence. By extension "Tans" can now also colloquially refer to English or British people in general, e ...

(; born 1981), Singaporean businessman and writer * Tan Yueh Ming (1945–2010), also known as Hadi Soesastro, Indonesian economist, political scientist (international relations), founder and former executive director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia) * Desmond Tan (; born 1986), Singaporean actor *

Julie Tan Julie Tan (born 22 September 1992 in Penang, Malaysia) is a Singaporean actress. She was the female lead in ''That Girl in Pinafore''. Early life Julie Tan was born in Malaysia. She received her education in Singapore and studied Drama at the ...

(; born 1992), Malaysian born Singaporean actress and model. * Lucio Tan (; born 1934), Filipino-Chinese businessman and owner of Philippine Airlines *

Michael Tan Michael Lim Tan (born 1952) is a Filipino medical anthropologist, veterinarian, and writer who is currently a professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Tan served as the cha ...

(born 1952), a Chinese Filipino medical anthropologist and the 10th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman * Romeo Tan (; born 1985), Singaporean actor * Royston Tan (; born 1976), Singaporean filmmaker, director, screenwriter, producer and actor *

Sandi Tan Sandi Tan (born 1972 in Singapore) is a film critic, writer, and filmmaker. After attending the University of Kent, she wrote as the film critic for '' The Straits Times'' from 1995 to 1997 before attending Columbia University's film school a ...

(; born 1972), Singaporean filmmaker and critic *

Sutanto Tan Sutanto Tan (born 4 May 1994) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Persis Solo. Club career Hougang United In 2014, Sutanto joined S.League club Hougang United FC. Where, since he was 20 years old, ...

, Indonesian football player * Tin Pei Ling (; born 1983), Singaporean politician and businesswoman *

Harmony Tan Harmony Tan (born 11 September 1997) is a French professional tennis player. Tan has career-high WTA rankings of world No. 90 in singles and 302 in doubles. She has won eight singles titles and one doubles title on tournaments of the ITF Women' ...

(born 1997), French professional tennis player

Other

Chen Fu Zhen Ren Chen Fu Zhen Ren (; Hokkien: ''Tan Hu Cin Jin'') is an ancestral deity of the Indonesian Chinese people living throughout Banyuwangi Regency, Java, Bali, and Lombok. He is also worshipped by the indigenous population of Bali and Java ('' Kejawen ...

(), ancestral deity of Indonesian Chinese residing throughout Banyuwangi Regency, Java, Bali, and Lombok, also worshipped by Balinese and Javanese (Kejawen). * Chen Jinggu (), Taoist deity and protective goddess of women, children, and pregnancy, also known as Lady Linshui (). She is worshipped in Fujian, Taiwan, South China, and across East Asia and Southeast Asia. * Chen-style taijiquan (), Northern Chinese martial art and the original form of Taiji. *

Tran (surname) Tran may refer to: Arts, media, and entertainment * ''Tran'' (novel), a novel in the ''Janissaries'' series named for a fictional planet * '' Dr. Tran'', an animated mini-series People * Trần (陳), a Vietnamese surname * Tran, member of th ...

, second most common Vietnamese surname, the Vietnamese spelling of 陳 *

Chen (disambiguation) Chen may refer to: People * Chen (surname) (陳 / 陈), a common Chinese surname * Chen (singer) (born 1992), member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO * Chen Chen (born 1989), Chinese-American poet * (), a Hebrew first name or surname: ...

* Chen Commandery * The Hebrew surname חן is also spelled Chen.

Clan temples and associations

* Tan Si Chong Su (), also known as Poh Chiak Keng (), built around 1876 in Singapore *

Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi () is a Hokkien clan house at Beach Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It was founded in the early 19th century by a Tan family from the Fujian province of Zhangzhou in China. The building is a place of worship de ...

(), built around 1878 in

Georgetown, Penang ) , short_description = Capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang , image_map = , map_caption = Location of George Town in Penang , pushpin_map = Penang#Malaysia#Asia#Earth , pushpin_maps ...

, Malaysia

Fictional

* Charlie Chan, a fictional detective * Chen, a character in the British science fiction sitcom '' Red Dwarf'' * Chan Ho-nam, the fictitious

triad Triad or triade may refer to: * a group of three Businesses and organisations * Triad (American fraternities), certain historic groupings of seminal college fraternities in North America * Triad (organized crime), a Chinese transnational orga ...

boss in the ''

Young and Dangerous ''Young and Dangerous'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong crime film about a group of triad members, detailing their adventures and dangers in a Hong Kong Triad society. Directed by the film's cinematographer Andrew Lau, the film features a large ensemb ...

'' film series * Chen Jialuo, protagonist of the

Wuxia ( ), which literally means "martial heroes", is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although is traditionally a form of historical fiction, its popularity has caused it to be adapted ...

novel ''

The Book and the Sword ''The Book and the Sword'' is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It was first serialised between 8 February 1955 and 5 September 1956The date conforms to the data published in Chen Zhenhui (陳鎮輝), ''Wuxia Xiaoshuo Xiaoyao Tan'' (武 ...

'' *Detective Grace Chen, a central character in ''

Martial Law Martial law is the imposition of direct military control of normal civil functions or suspension of civil law by a government, especially in response to an emergency where civil forces are overwhelmed, or in an occupied territory. Use Martia ...

'' *Chen, the Holy Knight, a character in the '' Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos'' custom map '' Defense of the Ancients'' *Chen Stormstout, an important character in the '' World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria,'' as well as playable hero in '' Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne'' and '' Heroes of the Storm'' * Chen Zhen, a fictional Chinese martial artist and culture hero *

Jing-Mei Chen Jing-Mei Chen, M.D. is a fictional character from the medical drama series '' ER,'' portrayed by Ming-Na Wen. The character first appears in the first season as a recurring guest character, going by the name Debra "Deb" Chen. She departs the serie ...

, a Chinese-American physician in the television drama series '' ER'' * Kai Chen, a character from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.

References

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External links

Chinese surname history: Chen

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