Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To braid, to plait; a braid; a woven strip
A type of ancient ceremonial garment; a rolled or coiled object; also refers to a bundle or roll of fabric.
緸 — refers to the appearance of something moving or shaking; also used in ancient texts to describe a state of motion or
Tí — orange-red or reddish-yellow color; a type of fine orange-red silk fabric in ancient times; also used in names.
Silk ribbon; purple silk ribbon used as an official seal in ancient China; also refers to coiled hair or a type of knot.
Yun — refers to fine hemp or cotton fibers; floss; tangled, confused
An ancient unit of weight in China, equivalent to 20 liang (approximately
To bind, tie, wrap, entangle; to pester, bother; to deal with, handle
緿 — A variant form of the character 紿, meaning to deceive,; to give.
A type of shoe or footwear; also refers to a kind of cloth or fabric.
Fate, predestined relationship; edge, hem, border; reason, cause
Total, overall, general, chief; to summarize, to assemble.
Ancient term for fine, delicate silk fabric; also used in classical texts to describe something subtle or refined.
Rope; cord; string
To inlay metal into armor or lacquerware, a decorative technique for reinforcing
A thick rope; a large cable; to bind with a thick rope.
A character used in Korean names and place names, particularly in the
to wind around; to coil; to entangle
Jin — refers to a reddish silk fabric; historically used in official titles and place names; also appears in classical Chinese texts.
To hang oneself; to strangle; to die by hanging.
to tie or bind with a rope; to lower or let down using a rope; to hang or suspend.
To go against; to disobey; contrary
A variant form of 帮 (bāng), meaning 'to help, assist; gang, group'; also appears in dialectal or historical usage.
A knot or tangle in silk; to tie or bind; also refers to a type of ancient silk fabric.
Pan — a coiled or winding object; a small bag or pouch; a surname.
Crepe — a fabric with a crinkled surface; wrinkled, creased; also used metaphorically for intricate or delicate patterns.
A fine, closely woven silk fabric; double-threaded silk used for writing or painting.
Twisted, uneven; refers to silk or thread that is tangled or not smooth.
Orange-red color; light reddish-yellow silk; the color of boiled silk.
A variant form or ancient form of the character 爽 (shuǎng), meaning
To contain; to accumulate; profound
To bind or wrap tightly; to tie up; to bundle
mourning garment made of coarse hemp; sackcloth worn in mourning
Xi — an archaic character meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'; also used in ancient texts for 'to connect' or 'to link'.
Rong — an archaic character meaning 'to twist or entwine ropes'; also appears in ancient texts as a variant form.
Silk ribbon; silk cord; a type of decorative silk braid used in traditional clothing and accessories.
To bind, tie, fasten; fetters, bonds; to restrict, constrain.
A type of fine silk fabric; also refers to a specific type of ancient Chinese ceremonial headdress or
Fine, close, dense — describes something with tightly packed particles or meticulous
White raw silk; plain white silk cloth; white color
Elaborate, ornate; intricate; rich decoration
Creped silk; a fine, light, transparent silk fabric with a wrinkled texture.
Matter, affair, business; also used in ancient texts to refer to divine matters or celestial
To bind; to tie up; cord or string used for binding
County — an administrative division in China, smaller than a province or; also used historically for districts.
Unbleached, plain silk; raw silk fabric; coarse silk.
A rare character meaning 'a path where water flows swiftly' or 'rapid; used in ancient texts to describe rushing water.
Vertical; lengthwise; longitudinal
Unknown or obscure character; possibly a variant, non-standard form, or character used in specific contexts/dialects.
A type of ancient Chinese silk fabric with a fine, delicate texture; used in historical contexts for ceremonial or high-status garments.
To bind, tie, or fasten tightly; a knot or fastener; also refers to a decorative knot on ancient ceremonial garments.
To sew; to stitch; a seam
A type of fine, dense silk fabric; wrinkled or creased texture.
bridal veil or headdress; decorative tassels or fringes; to tie or bind.
To shrink, contract, reduce, draw back; to withdraw, retreat; to economize, save.
To deduce; to derive; to elaborate
Long flowing hair; long and trailing; loosely arranged
vertical; longitudinal; lengthwise
A thick, black silk rope used for binding criminals; to tie up or bind; to entangle or involve.
To bind, tie up; a bundle; also used in names meaning 'restrained', 'disciplined'.
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.