Mandarin:
* Chen (陈) with the first tone: pronounced like "ch'en" with a short, sharp "e" sound. Think of the "ch" sound in "chair."
* Chen (陈) with the second tone: pronounced like "chén" with a rising tone, like "ch" in "chair" followed by "en" in "hen."
* Chen (陈) with the third tone: pronounced like "chěn" with a dipping tone, like "ch" in "chair" followed by "en" in "hen" but with a dip in the middle.
* Chen (陈) with the fourth tone: pronounced like "chèn" with a falling tone, like "ch" in "chair" followed by "en" in "hen" but with a sharp drop at the end.
Cantonese:
* Chen (陳) with the first tone: pronounced like "chìn" with a short, sharp "i" sound. Think of the "ch" sound in "chair" followed by "in" in "thin".
* Chen (陳) with the second tone: pronounced like "chán" with a rising tone. Think of the "ch" sound in "chair" followed by "an" in "fan".
* Chen (陳) with the third tone: pronounced like "chěhn" with a dipping tone, like the "ch" in "chair" followed by "eh" in "check" and then a final "n" sound.
* Chen (陳) with the fourth tone: pronounced like "chìn" with a falling tone, like the "ch" in "chair" followed by "in" in "thin", but with a sharp drop at the end.
Important Note: The pronunciation of "Chen" can vary slightly depending on the dialect and region. The above pronunciations are general guides.
If you're unsure about how to pronounce "Chen" in a specific context, it's always best to ask a native speaker or check a pronunciation guide.