Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Raincoat — specifically refers to a traditional straw or palm-bark raincoat worn
To usurp — to seize power or position wrongfully, especially by force; to overthrow a legitimate authority.
A traditional Japanese tool used for cleaning and maintaining bamboo gutters, pipes,; a bamboo whisk or scraper.
Straw raincoat — a traditional waterproof garment made from woven straw, reeds,
A type of thorny plant or bamboo; specifically refers to plants with sharp thorns or spines, often used in
A type of bamboo weir or fish trap used in rivers, traditionally
Japanese kokuji character meaning 'bridge made of wood or bamboo', 'fishing weir',
Xiao — a type of vertical end-blown bamboo flute used in Chinese
An ancient board game; refers to an obsolete gambling game similar to Liubo.
A cover or screen made of bamboo or reed; also an archaic term for a type of bamboo hat.
Sieve — a tool with a mesh bottom used for sifting or; to sift or screen.
dang4 — a type of large bamboo; a kind of jade; also used in classical texts to describe something vast or unrestrained.
A type of ancient bamboo basket used for holding grain in sacrificial; also refers to a kind of bamboo used for making such baskets.
A small bamboo basket used for holding cooked rice; a humble food container in ancient China.
A mat made of woven bamboo strips; a fine bamboo mat used for sitting or sleeping, especially in ancient
Fu — an ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel or food container used
A type of bamboo with a thin, hard skin; specifically refers to bamboo used for making mats or other woven items.
Basket for carrying earth — refers to a type of bamboo basket
A type of bamboo fish trap or basket used in ancient China
A large ancient bamboo pipe instrument; a type of ancient wind instrument made from bamboo.
Deng — an ancient type of large bamboo rain hat with a; used in ancient China for protection against rain and sun.
reed; spring (mechanical); tongue of a reed instrument
A beam or crosspiece at the top of a bell or musical; also refers to a bracket supporting such a beam.
An ancient name for a type of bamboo, specifically referring to large
Hairpin — an ornamental hair accessory used to fasten hair in traditional
Xiao — a vertical end-blown bamboo flute used in Chinese classical music; also refers to similar wind instruments.
A type of bamboo used in ancient times for making arrows, specifically
To divine using stalks; ancient method of divination; also refers to a type of bamboo used for divination.
Hairpin — an ornamental hairpin or clasp used to hold hair in
A rare, non-standard variant character with uncertain meaning and usage, primarily found
Raft — a flat floating structure made of wood, bamboo, or other
An old variant form of 旗 (qí), meaning 'flag', 'banner', or 'standard'.
A type of large bamboo raft or bamboo mat used for various
Arrow shaft; pole; rod
A stand or rack for hanging musical instruments, especially bells and chimes
A type of fine bamboo used for making arrows, especially arrow shafts; also refers to a specific variety of bamboo.
A type of arrow quiver or container for holding arrows; also refers to a kind of bamboo tally used in ancient times
Eaves — the projecting overhang at the lower edge of a roof
To winnow (grain); to sift; to toss up and down
Dang — refers to a type of tall bamboo; used in names of bamboo species and in poetic contexts.
An ancient board game, possibly a type of dice game or gambling; also refers to a sieve or sifter used for filtering.
A notch or hole in a reed pipe; a tube; a bamboo tube used as a musical instrument
An ancient term for a cage or basket-like container, often used for; also refers to a type of bamboo structure.
To sign; autograph; endorse
Curtain, screen, bamboo blind — a hanging object used to cover openings,
Book, register, notebook — refers to account books, record books, or notebooks
To read; to peruse; a style of ancient Chinese script used during the Zhou dynasty, also
Sound — refers to natural sounds, especially those produced by wind, water,; also used to describe beautiful music or literary works.
Shi — an obscure, archaic character referring to a type of bamboo; also appears in some historical texts as a proper noun.
Basket — a container made of woven material, typically used for carrying; specifically refers to a basketball hoop or net in sports contexts.
Basket — a container made of woven bamboo or other materials, used
A type of bamboo basket or container used for winnowing grain or
A bamboo weaving tool; a bamboo frame used for winding silk or thread in traditional textile
A type of large bamboo fishing implement or tool; ancient writing brush made from bamboo.
A type of ancient Chinese musical instrument, specifically a bamboo tube used
A type of ancient rain hat made of bamboo or straw; specifically refers to a rain hat worn in ancient times.
Tall and slender appearance of bamboo; describes bamboo stalks that are long and thin.
A type of ancient tool, such as a bamboo pincer or tweezers; also refers to a fine-toothed comb.
To plan; to prepare; to calculate
Book; register; record
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.