Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A type of fine, thin green silk fabric; also refers to a type of onion or scallion.
To wash clothes; to cleanse; to launder
To hand in; to pay; to surrender
A type of bird-catching net or snare; archaic and rare character referring to a net used for trapping birds.
To wrap around; to bind; to tie
A decorative silk ribbon or cord; a type of ornamental silk band used in ancient Chinese clothing and
Dense, thick, crowded; used in ancient texts to describe thick, lush vegetation or dense crowds.
Fringe, tassel, decorative hanging; also refers to the fringe-like structures on certain plants or animals.
To unravel; to explain; to deduce
Shā — a rare character meaning 'to cut' or 'to sever'; used in historical texts for cutting actions or as a variant of
Silk fabric; fine silk; colored silk
To continue; to carry on; to succeed
Flourishing; abundant; numerous
To be deeply attached; reluctant to part; entwined.
Ragged, tattered, shabby; worn-out clothing.
Ancient term for a ceremonial apron or decorative cloth hanging worn in; also refers to a type of ancient headdress ornament.
Scarlet, crimson; a shade of light red; the color of the setting sun.
To compile; to edit; to collect and arrange
A dark purple or black color; historically used to describe the color of mourning garments or dark-dyed cloth.
A rare character referring to the appearance of lush, thick vegetation or
Bright, lustrous, or vibrant color (especially of silk); to dye or color brightly.
Thick rope; cable; halter
Knot in silk; flaw, defect; blemish
Xie — refers to a patterned silk fabric; a knot; to tie
To continue; to carry on; to succeed
Floss silk; silk wadding; fine silk used for padding or insulation.
The tassel or decorative knot on a cap or headdress in ancient; ornamental headdress adornment.
To continue; to extend; to carry on
To bind; to tie; to accumulate
Fine, slender, delicate; minute, tiny; detailed, meticulous.
To wind, coil, twine, wrap around; to pester, bother; to be entangled with
A Japanese kanji character meaning 'tie-dye' or 'tie-dyeing', used primarily in Japanese
Linen thread; hemp fiber; to prepare flax or hemp for spinning.
To wind, to coil, to wrap around; to entangle; to pester
Tassel, fringe, cord; something resembling a tassel; to tie, bind, or fasten
Only; just; barely
To gird; to tie; to bind
fine, delicate, slender; minute, tiny; detailed, intricate
To tie, fasten, or bind; a cord or string used for tying; also used in ancient texts to refer to a belt or sash.
To inherit; to carry on; to continue
A type of fine silk fabric or net; thin silk gauze used in ancient times for clothing or decorative purposes.
A long, flowing headdress or ornamental sash; to bind or tie; also refers to a continuous, connected series.
A large banner or ceremonial flag used in ancient China, often carried; also refers to a military standard or commander's flag.
Cable, rope, hawser; to moor; thick rope used for tying ships.
To bind, tie, or connect; a rope or cord used for tying things together.
To be deeply attached to; to cherish; to love deeply
Silk radical; simplified form of the silk radical 糹/糸, used as a component in
To correct, rectify; to investigate; to entangle, twist together
to twist; to bend; to curve
red; popular; revolutionary
Cruel, tyrannical; specifically refers to King Zhou of Shang, the last king of the; part of a horse's crupper.
fine, delicate; slender; tiny fibers
A knot in silk; also used in the name of an ancient ethnic group (纥骨).
To arrange, make an appointment; agreement, pact; approximately, about
level, grade, rank, step, degree; a measure word for steps, stairs, or levels in a hierarchy.
fine silk; white silk; refers to luxurious silk fabrics, often associated with wealth and privilege
Raw silk floss; silk wadding; fine silk used for padding or insulation.
To record; to discipline; age
to thread (a needle); to sew; to stitch
Weft, woof (horizontal threads in weaving); latitude (geography); parallel (in contrast to meridian)
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.