Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To look askance; to glance sideways; to look at with a sidelong glance.
睘 — to look around in alarm; startled gaze; used in classical Chinese, now mostly seen as a component in other
To look askance; to cast a sidelong glance; to look at with disdain or suspicion.
The corner of the eye; a small grudge or resentment.
Eye — specifically refers to the eyeball or the eye as an; often used in words related to vision and sight.
To open (eyes); to stare; to gaze with wide-open eyes.
An archaic, rare Chinese character with uncertain meaning, primarily found in historical
To look askance; to glance sideways; to favor or show special regard to someone.
To look clearly or with bright eyes; clear-eyed; also refers to a pure, bright appearance.
To look back or gaze fondly at; to cherish with longing; to be deeply attached to.
To sleep; to doze; to be asleep
Suī — a placename, Sui County in Henan; also refers to a type of waterfowl; used in the name of the Sui River.
To supervise, oversee, inspect, direct; a supervisor, governor; in Chinese medicine, the Governor Vessel (one of the extraordinary meridians).
To look askance at; to look sideways with disdain or contempt.
To look askance; to cast a sidelong glance, often with contempt or disdain; to look down upon.
Harmonious, friendly, amicable — describes good relations between people, families, or states; to be on good terms.
Dim-sighted, unclear vision; obscure, not bright.
to look askance; to squint sideways; to cast a sidelong glance, often with connotations of disdain, contempt, or
To look at with wide-open eyes; to stare or gaze intently; to roll one's eyes.
To spy on; to observe secretly; also refers to a mole or spy. In historical contexts, it can
Eyelash — the short hairs that grow on the edge of an
To pay attention to; to take notice of; to heed.
To look deeply or intently; to gaze with profound attention.
A rare character meaning to look around or glance about; also appears in the word 睮睮, describing a flattering or ingratiating appearance.
To be angry, resentful, or indignant; a character used in classical Chinese to express displeasure or vexation.
A rarely used Chinese character with uncertain meaning, possibly an ancient form
Leisure time; spare time; free moments
To look at; to gaze; to stare intently
A rarely used Chinese character with obscure meaning, appearing in some dictionaries
To roll or turn the eyes; to look around with rolling eyes; a specific way of moving the eyes.
to look at; to gaze; to observe
To have large eyes; to stare with wide-open eyes; an ancient term describing the appearance of eyes.
Jian — to gaze at; to look; to observe.
To close the eyes; to squint; to narrow one's eyes.
to see, to witness, to observe; to look at, to behold.
Hóu — an obscure character used in Buddhist texts, particularly in transliterations; also appears in classical Chinese texts with uncertain meaning.
Xuan — to open the eyes wide; to stare; to look angrily.
To look at; to gaze; to observe carefully
to stare; to gaze; to be separated
Testicle — refers to the male reproductive gland; primarily used in anatomical and medical contexts.
Wise, discerning, astute, possessing deep insight and foresight; often used to describe sagely wisdom or keen perception.
Dizzy; confused; dim-sighted
To stare at; to look at with wide-open eyes; to gaze intently.
Shield; an ancient type of shield used for protection in battle.
to glare at; to stare angrily or fiercely.
To aim; to take aim at; to focus on a target
To look at; to glance; to see (colloquial/northern dialect equivalent of 看).
dim-sighted; blind; obtuse, ignorant
to squint; to narrow one's eyes; to take a nap (colloquial).
瞈 — dim-sighted; unclear vision; obscure.
An ancient character meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal'; also appears in Buddhist texts as a transliteration character.
A character meaning 'clear, bright eyes' or 'to look at with clear
To glare angrily; to stare with rage; to be furious
Drowsy, sleepy; to doze off; nodding off from fatigue.
Blind person; a person with no eyes; figuratively refers to someone who is ignorant or lacks insight.
Blind; to blind; recklessly, groundlessly
Qiong — describes a state of being alone, solitary, or isolated; also refers to a type of jade.
A rare character meaning 'beautiful eyes' or 'sparkling appearance'; composed of three 'eye' components to emphasize beauty or brilliance.
To close the eyes; to fall asleep; to die
To conceal, hide, deceive; to keep something secret or hidden from others.
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.