Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
womb; placenta; cell (biology)
An archaic character referring to the palm of the hand or the; also used in ancient texts for certain tendons or ligaments.
To open; to pry open; the side (of the body)
Hu — a surname; refers to non-Han peoples from the north and west in ancient China; also means recklessly, wildly, or why.
An archaic or dialectal term for the nape of the neck; also used in some historical texts.
To disembowel, to rip open the abdomen and remove the intestines (a
descendant; heir; posterity
Xū — a surname; an official or clerk in ancient times; mutually
navel; umbilicus; also refers to the center or core of something.
hazy, dim, obscure; refers to a state of indistinctness or vagueness, often used to describe
Peptone — a biochemical term referring to protein fragments produced during digestion,
Carbylamine; isocyanide — a type of organic chemical compound with the formula R-N≡C.
To arrange in order; to display; to announce
shin; the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
A type of fleshy growth or pterygium, specifically referring to abnormal tissue
Rouge — a red cosmetic used to color the cheeks or lips; cosmetic makeup powder.
Swollen, bloated, puffed up — describes a state of abnormal enlargement or
Crotch — the area between the legs where they join the torso; refers to the groin or pelvic region.
Pancreas — a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces insulin; also refers to soap in some contexts.
Bladder — specifically refers to the urinary bladder in anatomical terms; appears almost exclusively in the word 'guang1guang1' (bladder).
Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eyes; historically used in ancient texts to refer to facial features.
Arm — refers to the upper limb, specifically the armpit or upper; also used in anatomical terms.
Torso, trunk; the main part of the body excluding head and limbs; also refers to the body of a cavity or tube.
Gizzard — refers to the muscular stomach of birds; also used in some medical terminology.
glue; gum; rubber
Chest, breast, bosom; mind, heart, thoughts; to cherish, to harbor in mind.
chest, bosom, thorax; heart, mind; breastplate
To cook by boiling or stewing; to simmer.
Amine — an organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one; used in chemistry and biochemistry.
Shinbone; the front part of the lower leg between the knee and ankle.
Callus — refers to thickened or hardened skin, especially on hands or
Ability, capability, talent; can, able to; energy, power
To mince; to cut meat into small pieces; diced meat.
An ancient term referring to the gizzard of birds; also used in some classical texts for animal stomach or abdomen.
A type of sacrificial vessel used in ancient Chinese rituals; to present offerings; to arrange food in a ritual vessel.
To sacrifice in the first month of the year; to leap over; to exceed
fat; grease; lipid
Crisp, brittle, fragile; also used in some dialects to mean tender or delicate.
Meat; flesh; particularly referring to the flesh between the skin and bones.
To coerce, threaten, intimidate; to force someone to do something against their will; also refers to the armpit or side of the body in classical
crisp, brittle, fragile; (of food) crunchy; (of voice) clear and sharp
Armpit; side; flank
pulse; vein; artery
pulse; vein; artery
Spine, backbone, ridge; refers to the vertebral column or any ridge-like structure.
This character appears to be a rare or variant form with limited
thinly sliced raw meat or fish; minced meat; to slice meat thinly
Osazone — a type of chemical compound formed by the reaction of
Dirty — unclean, filthy, soiled; also refers to internal organs (viscera) in the zāng reading.
navel, umbilicus; the central point or connection point of something.
Brain — the organ of the nervous system in vertebrates; mind, intellect, mental capacity; essence, main part.
Amidine — a chemical compound containing the functional group R-C(=NH)NH₂, used in
pus — a thick yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected
thinly sliced meat; minced meat; to cut into small pieces
Glistening; lustrous; bright and smooth appearance, often describing skin or surfaces.
Neck — the part of the body connecting the head to the; also refers to the neck of objects like bottles.
To fit perfectly; to match exactly; to be in complete agreement.
Stomach cavity; specifically refers to the gastric cavity or the interior of the stomach
Thin, emaciated; lean and weak appearance; also refers to fine, delicate silk fabric.
Foot — the anatomical foot; the base or lower part of something; also refers to legs in some contexts.
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.