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Chén (陳) is the second most common Chinese family name. It is occasionally romanized Chern (Chen + Er morpheme) in Mandarin Chinese (in Gwoyeu Romatzyh). It is usually romanized as Chan in Cantonese, sometimes as Chun, Chin or Zen. Some other Romanizations (from other Chinese languages) include Tan and Ding.

Chen is also a Hebrew family name used by Israeli. It is pronounced khen, and meaning grace or favor.

Famous Chens include:

Anna Chan Chennault, first female reporter for the Central News Agency
Jackie Chan, actor
Charlie Chan, fictional detective
Chen Duxiu, Communist Party of China founder
Chen Shui-bian, President of the Republic of China
Steve Chen, supercomputer designer
Chen Tsyr-shiou, Chairman of Taiwan Province
Chen Yi, Chinese communist military commander
Chen Yi, Chief executive of Taiwan Province
Chen Yuanyuan, concubine of Wu Sangui
Shiing-shen Chern, mathematician
Ming W. Chin, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court
Tiffany Chin, figure skater
Vincent Chin, victim of racial crime

Other meanings:

Chen Dynasty of the Southern dynasties
Chen (state) during the Zhou Dynasty, was rewarded to a descendant of Shun by King Wu of Zhou. In parts of today's Anhui and Henan.
Chen Bridge is where a military uprising (陳橋兵變) that led to the establishment of Song Dynasty (960-1279).

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Chen Style TaijiQuan
Features book reviews, articles, wallpaper downloads, links, and contact information.
http://chansigong.quizk.com/

Chen Style Taijiquan
Extensive information on the history, style, training, weapons, and masters of this form. Also includes reviews of seminars and books and resources.
http://www.digidao.com/

Heritage Of Tai Chi
An interesting history of Chen style Tai Chi
http://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Fitness/Heritage_Of_Tai_Chi.htm

Chen Style Taijiquan Notebook
Stance exercises, beginner's glossary, conduct and ethics of the Chen family, author's reviews of books and videos, and descriptions of other web resources.
http://cdweinmann.tripod.com/

American Chen Style Tai Chi Association
Information about 18th and 19th generation Chen family members, curriculum, articles, events, seminar topics, and membership.
http://www.americanchentaichi.com/

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