Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To weigh; to measure; to call
Harvest — specifically refers to harvesting grain crops; the act of reaping or gathering in crops.
Coarse, unrefined grain; refers to barley or oats that have not been fully processed.
Wild grain; self-sown rice; uncultivated crops that grow naturally without planting.
To weed; to hoe; also refers to a method of cultivation where crops are planted sparsely.
Obsolete variant of 穑 (sè), meaning to harvest crops; to gather in grain; agricultural work.
Abundant, plentiful; thriving, prosperous; also refers to a sheaf of grain.
Fine grain; early-ripening grain; choice grains
Lush, luxuriant growth of grains or vegetation; abundant and thriving.
Cuan — refers to a dense growth of grain; abundant; thick
Cave; hole; cavity
To dig; to excavate; to gouge out.
to investigate, to study carefully; to go into, to probe; after all, in the end.
poor; impoverished; destitute
The long night; tomb; burial chamber
vault; dome; sky
empty; hollow; void
An archaic character referring to a type of window or opening; also used as a variant form.
Deep, dark forest; a surname; also used in some place names.
Trap, pitfall — a concealed hole dug to capture animals or people; a snare or pit used for hunting or defense.
Deep, profound; secluded, hidden; also refers to a deep room or recess.
To wear (clothes); to put on; to pierce through
A tomb; burial; refers to a grave or burial chamber, often used in classical Chinese
To dash; to charge; to break through
A stable or pen for livestock; archaic term for a secure enclosure for animals.
to steal; to pilfer; secretly
Narrow — describes something that has little width; cramped; limited in space or scope
deep and hollow (of eyes); profound; deep-set eyes
To inter; to bury; to lower a coffin into a grave.
A surname; also refers to a type of ancient dwelling or cave residence.
Deep and serene; quiet and secluded; elegant and graceful
To lie down; to sleep; to rest
low-lying; concave; hollow
A hole or cavity; the sound of something falling into a hole; used in ancient texts.
cellar; pit; underground granary
Opening, aperture, orifice; key point, knack, secret; refers to bodily orifices or the key to understanding something.
Distant, remote, deep; describes something far away or profound, often used in literary contexts.
Wū — describes the condition of being damp, moist, or wet; often used in classical texts to describe dampness or moisture.
A small pit or depression; a hollow; a low-lying area
Kiln — a furnace or oven for baking, firing, or drying pottery,; also refers to a cave dwelling or coal pit.
To obstruct; to block; to stop up
Window — an opening in a wall or door that allows light
Deep corner; remote corner; deep and dark
quiet and secluded; serene; elegant and graceful
cellar; pit; underground storage space for preserving food or storing items
Window — an opening in a wall or door fitted with glass
Embarrassed; awkward; in a predicament
Wide, spacious; open; expansive (especially describing a wide opening or cavity).
Ancient character meaning 'to hide, to conceal'; archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
An archaic character meaning 'to attack, to invade, to plunder' or 'bandit,
To flee, escape; to run away; to change or alter (text)
Nest — a place where birds, insects, or other animals live and; a cozy or snug place; a hiding place
A pit, hole, or deep abyss; a deep cave or chasm.
cave; grotto; den
Nest — a bird's nest; a den or lair; a fixed pattern or convention (especially in literary or artistic contexts).
To stumble; to trip over an obstacle; to be hindered or obstructed.
Startled; to be frightened or alarmed; describes a sudden state of surprise or fear.
A rustling sound; the sound made by light objects brushing against each other; to rush out suddenly.
A pit, hole, or cavity; an ancient character referring to a type of depression or hollow in
to peep; to spy; to pry
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.