What does herchen mean in German?

"Herchen" is not a standard German word. It is possible that you are thinking of a different word, or that "herchen" is a regional dialect term.

Here are some possibilities:

* "Hähnchen" means "chicken" in German. This could be a misspelling of "Herchen."

* "Herzen" is the plural of "Herz," meaning "heart." This word is pronounced similarly to "Herchen."

* "Herchen" might be a term used in a specific region or context. It could be a slang word or a term specific to a particular profession or field.

If you can provide more context about where you encountered this word, I may be able to help you understand its meaning.