Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
In a difficult position; constrained; awkward posture
僓 — (1) casual, informal, unrestrained in manner; (2) beautiful, handsome appearance; (3) ancient variant meaning 'to fall, collapse'.
To gather in large groups; to assemble; to crowd together.
Servant, attendant; I, me (humble first-person pronoun in Japanese); manservant
Joyful, happy, delighted; also used in historical names and posthumous titles to indicate a joyful
A rare character used in classical Chinese, primarily appearing in compound words; meaning uncertain but often associated with labor or effort.
Chang — archaic character meaning spacious, vast, expansive; also used as an ancient variant of 敞.
Majestic, grand, imposing appearance — describes a dignified and impressive bearing.
Official, bureaucrat; colleague, companion; a member of the same group or organization.
To stagger; to walk unsteadily; to sway from side to side.
Deng — refers to the Deng people, an ethnic group in China; also used in transliteration of foreign names.
To suffer; to be in distress; to be haggard
Almost, nearly; close to; on the verge of
Brave, courageous; valiant; used in classical Chinese to describe heroic or fearless individuals.
Benefit, favor, kindness; to give or bestow benefits; used in names to convey blessing or grace.
To be at odds; to conflict; to contradict
To presume; to usurp; to overstep one's authority
Sincere, earnest; extreme, intense; also used as a surname in ancient times.
By chance, by luck; fortuitous; to hope for undeserved luck
To rent; to hire; to charter
Buddhist monk — a male member of the Buddhist monastic community who
To fall; to ruin; to collapse
Majestic, imposing appearance; brave, martial; stern, severe expression
Irregular, strange, abnormal; refers to unusual or extraordinary phenomena; also used in ancient texts to describe atmospheric anomalies.
Evil, wicked, vicious; bad, inferior; fierce, ferocious
Jiao — refers to a mythical race of short people or dwarfs; also used in the name of a legendary ancient state.
To usurp; to arrogate; to overstep one's authority
Minority ethnic group in ancient China; young servant or slave; also used to refer to children or young people in classical texts.
Embarrassed; ashamed; blushing with shame
Bo — an ancient ethnic group in southwestern China; refers to the Bo people who lived in the Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou border region.
To hire, employ; to rent, lease; to engage services.
Immortal — refers to celestial beings, transcendents, or immortals in Chinese mythology; often used in names to convey ethereal or divine qualities.
Used in the term 'Lisu' — refers to the Lisu ethnic group,
Majestic, imposing appearance; heroic, valiant; used in ancient texts to describe dignified and impressive bearing.
Stiff, rigid; numb; deadlock, stalemate
To exert oneself; to strive; to make an effort.
Graceful, elegant; used in ancient texts to describe beauty and refinement.
Ancient ethnic group in northern China; also refers to a type of dance or music from that region.
Price, value, worth; valence (chemistry); a person of talent or merit.
Tall and slender appearance; used in classical Chinese to describe a lofty or elegant posture.
Secluded, remote; rare, uncommon; eccentric, unconventional
A legendary immortal or divine being in ancient Chinese mythology; a celestial figure.
僽 — to be vexed, troubled, or distressed; to be in a state of melancholy or sorrow.
to love; to cherish; to be reluctant to part with
Crude; uncivilized; lacking refinement
Ceremony, ritual, etiquette; appearance, bearing; instrument, apparatus
Outstanding, eminent, talented; refers to someone of exceptional ability or virtue.
You (singular, informal, especially in Wu Chinese dialects); I/me (in some classical contexts); person, fellow.
To wander; to roam; to move about leisurely
Hundred million; a hundred million; a very large number
To undertake; to bear; to act as
To warn; to admonish; to alert against danger or wrongdoing.
Clever, smart; nimble, agile; frivolous, flippant
Broker, middleman, agent; especially one who mediates transactions for profit, sometimes with negative connotations of
Frugal, thrifty, economical; modest and simple in habits.
Rough; coarse; rugged
Dan — a place name, specifically Danzhou in Hainan Province; also refers to carrying a load on a shoulder pole.
Jiao — to seek; to strive for; by chance
Foolish, silly, stupid; simple-minded; naive
Zai — to carry, to bear a load; used in the context of carrying goods or burden.
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.