Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Achievement, merit, accomplishment — refers to results, successes, or outstanding work, especially
Thread; clue; mental state
A thin, soft silk fabric with a twill weave; damask silk; refers to fine silk textiles.
A variant form of 緓 (yīng), which refers to a decorative tassel; also an archaic term for a type of silk cord.
To continue; to extend; to carry on
Beautiful, elegant; fine silk with woven patterns; gorgeous, exquisite.
Scarlet; crimson; a deep red color, often associated with official or ceremonial robes in
Adequate, ample, abundant; also means graceful, elegant; skilled, nimble
To sew the sole to the upper (of a shoe); to stitch together shoe components.
Gǔn — cord, string, braid; to sew, to bind; a military rank in ancient China.
rope, cord, string; to restrain, to restrict; to continue, to carry on
To maintain; to preserve; to uphold
Soft; fine; continuous
ribbon; cord; silk sash used to fasten seals or medals in ancient China.
To stretch tight; to bind; to tie
silk fabric; silk cloth; a fine, soft textile material made from silk fibers.
To tie up, to bind, to tether; a rope or cord used for tying.
A measure word for locks, strands, or tufts of hair, silk, or; a skein or lock of something long and thin.
Curled up; entwined; lingering attachment
To synthesize, to combine, to integrate; used in words like comprehensive or composite.
to burst forth; to split open; to bloom (of flowers)
to bind; to tie; to fasten
Green — the color green; also refers to environmentalism, verdant landscapes, and in some contexts, permission or
To sew; to stitch; to mend
Black silk; dark-colored, especially referring to black Buddhist monastic robes.
To weave with a special technique; refers to the art of silk tapestry weaving (kesi).
Light yellow color; pale yellowish silk; used to describe light yellow hues, particularly in fabrics or paper.
To seal; to close; to shut
Distant, remote; to think of the past; Burma (Myanmar)
cable; rope; hawser
Tí — orange-red color; reddish-yellow; used historically for the color of certain fabrics and garments.
Vague, indistinct, barely visible; describes something distant, faint, or illusory.
to seize; to arrest; to capture
Confused, tangled; hemp; old cotton
To embroider; to draw patterns; elaborate decoration
Fine linen; specifically a type of coarse, plain-woven silk used for mourning garments in
Spindle; refers to a spindle used in spinning thread or yarn.
Satin — a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, with a lustrous
To braid or plait; to weave together; also refers to a braided decorative border or trimming.
Line, thread, wire; a surname; variant form of 線 (line).
Gou — a surname of Chinese origin; also refers to the sheath or scabbard of a sword.
to lower by a rope; to let down with a cord; to rappel.
slow; unhurried; gradual
To form, establish, conclude (as in a treaty or contract); to tie, bind; to create (relationships or connections).
thread; strand; wisp
To weave; to plait; to compile
Min — ancient unit of string for threading coins; fishing line; unit of currency in ancient China
Fate, destiny, predestined relationship; edge, margin, fringe; along, following
Jin — refers to a reddish color; used historically in official titles and place names, particularly in the Jin
To bind; tie up; restrain
Elaborate, ornate, decorated; refers to intricate patterns, excessive embellishment, or complicated formalities.
Meticulous; fine and close; detailed
To sew; to stitch; a seam
Mourning garments made of coarse hemp; sackcloth worn in bereavement.
White raw silk; plain white silk fabric; white color.
To entangle; to wind around; to pester
bridal veil; a ceremonial headdress or veil worn by a bride in ancient Chinese
To hang oneself; to strangle; to die by hanging.
A fine, closely woven silk fabric; double-thread silk used in ancient China for writing and painting.
Numerous; in great numbers; profuse
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.