Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A type of tree, possibly referring to a specific species; also used in ancient texts to describe something that is flourishing or
An ancient name for a type of tree; also used in the name of Mount Zuishi (Zuishi Mountain).
Cong — dense growth of trees; thicket; grove
Power, authority, right; to weigh, consider; temporary, provisional
A large wooden pestle or mallet; a type of ancient tool used for pounding or crushing; also refers to a type of ancient carriage.
A wardrobe, cabinet, or closet for storing clothes and other items.
A variant form of 柩 (jiù), meaning a coffin or bier containing; used in historical or dialectal contexts.
Depressed, melancholy; luxuriant, lush (of vegetation); variant form of 鬱 (depression, gloom).
Tree — refers to trees of the genus Cudrania or Chinese banyan; also used in Buddhist terminology for a type of tree.
Ridgepole — the main beam supporting a roof in traditional Chinese architecture; also refers to a ship's mast or spar.
To gather, assemble, collect; to accumulate; also refers to a coffin enclosure or bier.
Luan — a type of tree (Koelreuteria paniculata); a surname; also refers to bell pendants on a carriage.
A type of tree, possibly referring to a specific species; historically used for making utensils or containers.
A rare character referring to a type of tree or a tool; also used in ancient texts for a specific type of utensil or
欕 — A rare character used in Korean place names, particularly referring
Olive — refers to the olive tree (Olea europaea) or its fruit; particularly the Chinese olive (Canarium album).
Railing, balustrade; a fence or barrier, often ornamental, used for support or protection.
Handle of an axe or tool; a unit of measurement for length in ancient times.
A type of ancient carriage or chariot; a sedan chair; also refers to a type of wooden carrying device.
A type of boat or vessel; a large wooden boat used in ancient times.
Handle, grip — specifically refers to the handle of an implement, such
A rare character referring to a type of tree or wooden implement; also used in Japanese as a variant form.
Gloomy, depressed, melancholy; luxuriant, lush (of vegetation); variant form of 鬱.
Lattice — refers to window lattice, latticework, or grille; specifically the carved or patterned openings in traditional Chinese architecture.
A rare variant form of 櫃 (guì), meaning 'cabinet', 'cupboard', or 'chest'.
to owe; to lack; to be deficient
next; second; secondary
joyful; happy; delighted
happy; joyful; delighted
A classical Chinese particle used at the end of a sentence to; equivalent to modern 吗, 呢, or 吧.
A classical Chinese particle used as a conjunction meaning 'then', 'thereupon', or; also an archaic variant of 遹 meaning 'to follow' or 'to accord
To desire, to covet; to laugh happily; an archaic term.
Europe; European; ohm (unit)
to blow or breathe gently; to smile happily
A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to be joyful, pleased, or content'; to delight in something.
To mock or ridicule; to despise; to be angry
Qi — an archaic Chinese character meaning to blow or to puff; also used in ancient texts to describe a sound or action.
To cough; to clear the throat; to hawk.
to sob; to sigh; the sound of sighing or sobbing
To reverse; to turn back; to go against
delight, joy, happiness; to be pleased
to breathe; to exhale; to blow (archaic meaning)
To drink; to swallow; to absorb or inhale.
Desire, wish, want; about to, on the point of; used to express an imminent action or strong inclination.
To sigh; to sob; to weep with grief. An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
A character used in the word 欴𤢹 (láng kē), describing the appearance
Sincere, earnest, heartfelt; to treat cordially; variant form of 款 (kuǎn) meaning item, sum of money, to entertain.
To suck, to inhale; to drink; ancient variant of 嗽 (cough).
To sob; to sigh; the sound of sighing or sobbing, often used in classical Chinese to
Interjection — expresses various emotions such as surprise, greeting, agreement, or realization; also used to call attention.
Leaning, tilted, inclined; also refers to an ancient vessel that tips when full and rights
To deceive, cheat, bully, take advantage of; to treat unfairly or oppress.
Onomatopoeia — represents sudden, swift sounds or actions; describes something happening quickly or abruptly.
To gnaw, to chew, to bite; (archaic) sound of chewing or crunching.
To respect, admire; by extension, imperial; as in an imperial decree
Section, paragraph, item; sum of money; to treat cordially
dissatisfied; discontented; to feel ashamed
A variant form of 款 (kuǎn), meaning 'section', 'article', 'funds', 'money', 'sincere',
dissatisfied; discontent; to be unsatisfied
Chuǎn — to pant; to gasp for breath; to breathe heavily
Practical guidance for evaluating characters by radical, stroke balance, and cultural resonance.
Radicals group characters by their core semantic or structural elements. When you filter by radical, you surface characters that share meaning cues and writing patterns, making it easier to shortlist options with aligned symbolism.
Most parents stay within 6–16 strokes so signatures remain elegant and readable. Avoid extremes—overly complex forms slow writing, while ultra-simple characters may feel plain next to a more expressive partner character.
Chinese characters themselves are largely gender-neutral. Perceived gender comes from imagery and cultural associations, so review meanings and radicals together to find characters that match the tone you want.