Japanese Kanji

chin

county in Hunan province · surname

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONチンchin

Meaning

County in hunan province, surname.

郴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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