Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
to blind; to pierce the eyes; to lose eyesight
Pupil of the eye; to look at, to gaze.
Dim-sighted, blurred vision; to be confused or muddled.
Dim, hazy, unclear; refers to a blurred or indistinct appearance, often used in literary contexts
To gaze intently with wide-open eyes; to look around; to be vigilant.
To gaze at; to look intently; to cover
To gaze into the distance with wide-open eyes; to stare intently.
To stand tall and upright; towering; lofty
To stare blankly; to glare; to look at with a vacant or fierce expression.
To look down from a height; to survey; to gaze upon
To gaze at; to look intently; to focus one's attention on
spear, lance, pike; a weapon with a long shaft and pointed head used for thrusting
to boast; to show off; to pride oneself on
Pitiful, compassionate; proud, arrogant; handle of a spear
To bore through; to pierce; to break through
A long lance or spear used in ancient Chinese warfare, particularly referring
To spear fish; to catch fish with a spear; an ancient fishing implement.
A type of ancient spear or halberd with a hook; an archaic weapon.
Arrow; to vow; to swear
Classical Chinese particle indicating completion, finality, or certainty; equivalent to modern 了 or 啦.
Archaic form of 矧 (shěn), meaning 'moreover', 'furthermore', 'also', or 'how much
to know; knowledge; wisdom
Marquis — an ancient Chinese noble title ranking below a duke and; also refers to a target in archery.
Moreover; furthermore; also
Describes something as small, short, or tiny.
Carpenter's square; rule; regulation
A type of arrow used in ancient China, specifically a bamboo arrow
To rectify, correct, straighten; strong, vigorous; to pretend, feign
short; dwarf; low
Short — refers to shortness in length, duration, or stature; deficient; brief
Short in stature; low in height; to lower
To correct, rectify, straighten; to pretend, feign; strong, brave
An arrow with a silk cord attached, used in ancient Chinese archery; a type of snaring arrow.
Standard; measure; criterion
Short; low in stature; dwarfish (archaic or dialectal usage).
stone, rock; a unit of dry measure for grain (about 80 kg); a surname
A stone anchor or weight used to moor a boat; an anchor.
An archaic character meaning to cut or chop; variant form of 砌 (to build by laying bricks or stones).
rock projecting over water; reef; jetty
A rare character primarily used in names, referring to a type of
Waste rock; gangue (worthless rock mixed with valuable mineral); also refers to a type of stone.
A descriptive term for the appearance of rocks; firm, steadfast; also used in certain compound words.
To press; to squeeze; to weigh down
diligent; hardworking; toiling
A stone bridge; a stone pier; firm, solid, or honest (in some contexts).
Alum — a double sulfate salt of aluminum, potassium, or ammonium, used
ore; mine; mineral deposit
Dang — refers to Dangshan County; veined stone; vast, expansive
code; number; symbol
Sand; small granules, especially of rock or mineral; used in words related to geology, industry, and medicine.
A white stone; a type of stone used in ancient times.
Stone; rock.
To tread on stones to cross a river; to ford a stream by stepping on stones.
A type of stone; specifically refers to a kind of stone that resembles jade but is
Patterned jade; refers to the veins or patterns in jade.
A rare character referring to a type of rock or mineral; also used in some personal names.
The sound of swiftly cutting or slicing through something; a sharp, crisp sound.
The sound of stones colliding or rumbling; used in classical texts to describe the sound of rocks.
stone base; foundation stone; to grind or polish stone
To build by laying bricks or stones; to pave; to inlay
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.