Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A rare character meaning 'to struggle', 'to contend', or 'to dispute'.
A type of lightweight silk fabric with open weave, often used for
To weave; to form by interlacing threads; to compose or create through careful arrangement.
urgent; hasty; impatient
A type of coarse, thin silk fabric; also refers to a type of cloth made from ramie fibers.
To tie, bind, fasten, or restrain; to bundle together.
To govern, to rule; to unify, to bring together; overall, general
Raw silk; silk fabric; thin silk.
Huán — to wash; to rinse; a type of knot or tassel used in ancient times.
Thread used to sew a cap; to sew or embroider with silk thread.
Well rope; bucket rope; a rope used for drawing water from a well.
A rare Chinese character referring to a type of silk fabric; also used in ancient texts for certain proper names.
Ti — refers to a coarse, thick silk fabric; also used in classical texts to describe simple, unadorned clothing.
Xie — an archaic character referring to a type of ceremonial headdress; also appears in ancient place names.
Hong — a rare character referring to the central part of a; the main body or trunk; also used in names.
Coarse cloth; coarse hempen fabric, especially worn in ancient times.
Rope used to lower a coffin into a grave; large rope; also refers to imperial edicts or commands.
Ting — refers to the silk tassel or cord on an official's; also used to describe the ribbon or string used to tie seals.
To pacify; to soothe; to appease
A type of fine, thin silk fabric; a specific kind of silk material used in ancient China.
To tie up, bind, bundle; a bundle or bale; to restrain or restrict.
Silk floss; raw silk; fine silk threads used in embroidery or padding.
Classic text, scripture; to pass through, undergo; manage, operate
Hu — a surname; an ancient term for a sash or ribbon used to fasten official
Pattern, design, or weave — refers to the intricate arrangement or structure; often used in classical contexts to denote organized beauty.
Yan — refers to the hanging tassels or strings on ancient ceremonial; also used in some historical contexts for silk threads or decorations.
A rare Chinese character referring to a type of silk fabric or; also used in some personal names.
Feng — an archaic Chinese character meaning 'to sew' or 'to stitch'; also used in ancient texts as a variant form.
To continue; to succeed; to carry on
To continue; to carry on; to succeed
Ren — a rare character with limited usage, primarily found in Japanese; meaning is obscure or specialized.
To synthesize; to summarize; to put together
To stop; to cease; to restrain. Also used in ancient texts as a proper name.
Spindle — a rod or pin used for spinning and twisting thread; also refers to something shaped like a spindle.
A type of greenish-black silk fabric; a type of grass or plant; to twist or braid
Green — the color green; verdant; eco-friendly
Jing — ancient term for a banner or flag; also used in proper names.
Silk fabric; silk cloth; to bind or wrap with silk
Curled up; to curl; entwined
Ancient form of 绍 (shào), meaning to continue, carry on, or inherit; also used as a surname.
A sash or girdle; a colored silk ribbon or band used in ancient times as an
Dark bluish-black; a surname; very, extremely
Standard; rule; norm
A rare Chinese character meaning 'foundation' or 'base'; also appears as a variant form of 基 (foundation, base).
A type of fine silk fabric; also used as a female given name in ancient times.
Deep red color; also refers to a type of silk fabric or cord.
Line, thread, wire; a long, thin mark or object; route, clue
silk ribbon; cord used to fasten seals or official insignia in ancient China.
To tie; to connect; to maintain
crux, pivot, key point; also refers to an embroidered silk banner used in ancient times.
To twist or braid into a rope; to bind; a rope or cord made by twisting fibers together.
To tie; to bind; to coil
Main rope, guiding principle, outline, essential part; used in words for outline, program, guiding principle, or key link.
Net — a mesh of cord, rope, or wire; network; web
To stretch tight; to bind; to tie
To sew, mend, patch; to link, connect; to compose, write
Colored silk; variegated silk; decorative silk fabric used in ancient times for festive occasions and ceremonies.
Silk thread; silk cord; refers to silk threads or cords used in ancient times for tying
Gorgeous, colorful; rustling sound of clothing; to assemble, to gather.
Thin silk thread; fishing line; official headdress ribbon
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.