Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A rare character in modern Chinese, historically used for 'spleen' or 'pancreas',
Popliteal fossa — the hollow at the back of the knee joint; anatomical term for the knee pit.
Zong — refers to a chemical compound, specifically a hydrazone, which is
Buttocks, rump, posterior — refers to the buttocks or backside of a
Wò — callus, hardened skin; thick, tough skin.
embryo; early stage of pregnancy; fetal membrane
Soft; tender (of flesh or meat); weak
A rare character meaning 'fat', 'greasy', or 'oily'; also appears in classical texts as a variant or in specific compounds.
Vagina — specifically refers to the vaginal canal in anatomical/medical contexts.
The striae or interstices of the skin; the texture of the skin and muscles; the pores and tissue spaces through which vital energy (qi) circulates in
Luó — refers to fingerprints, specifically the whorls or ridges on fingers; used in specialized contexts like palmistry and dermatoglyphics.
Shoulder blade; scapula (archaic/medical term).
A term referring to the diaphragm muscle in anatomy; specifically used in the compound word 腣胿 meaning a swollen or distended
To cure or preserve meat, fish, or other food by salting, pickling,; a type of food preparation involving marination or curing.
Fishy smell; stench; raw meat
Brain — the organ of the nervous system in the head; intelligence, mind, mental capacity; the central or essential part of something.
Acupoint — refers to specific points on the body in traditional Chinese; also refers to bodily orifices or transport points.
Calf — the fleshy part at the back of the human leg
Belly; specifically refers to the fatty, tender meat from the belly of an
embryo; fetus; the early stage of development of a living organism before birth or
Swelling; tumor; a pathological condition where a part of the body becomes enlarged, typically
Soft; tender; smooth (of skin, texture)
Palate — the roof of the mouth, specifically referring to the hard; also used in linguistic contexts for articulation.
Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eyes and
Fat; plump; obese (especially of animals, particularly pigs)
Waist — the part of the body between the ribs and hips; the middle section of something; the waist of a garment.
Tendon — the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone; sinew.
flabby, soft, weak, feeble
Foot — the anatomical structure at the end of the leg used; the base or foundation of something; a unit of measurement.
fat; plump; fertile
A rare character referring to a type of abdominal pain or cramp; also appears in ancient texts as a surname.
Dried meat; specifically refers to cured or preserved meat strips.
Palpitating, throbbing — describes the beating or pulsating of the heart or
intestines, bowels, gut; sausage; emotional feelings, heart
abdomen, belly, stomach; front of something; mind, heart
Gland — a specialized organ or group of cells that synthesizes and
greasy, oily; tired of, fed up with; meticulous
shy, bashful, embarrassed; to feel ashamed or awkward in social situations
Wà — refers to the wà nao, a type of sea mammal; used in the term 'wà nao' (腽肭) meaning plump or obese.
To soar; to rise; to prance
Leg — the lower limb of the human body; also refers to legs of furniture or objects.
Shoulder; upper arm; wing (of a bird)
The flank or side of the body; the area between the ribs and the hip; also refers to the meat from this part of an animal.
Strength; physical power; muscular force
Fat, obese; plump (especially of animals or meat).
thin; emaciated; to become thin (archaic/medical term)
Fat, plump — archaic term referring to obesity or corpulence, now rarely
Fat; grease; lard
Swelling of the feet; edema in the lower limbs.
Diaphragm — the muscular partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal; also refers to a feeling of obstruction or discomfort in the chest.
Fat; greasy; rich (of food)
Arm — refers to the upper arm or shoulder; also used in words for limbs and body parts.
fat; grease; specifically refers to animal fat or lard in ancient texts.
Extreme thinness, emaciation; to become extremely thin or gaunt.
fat of animals; specifically the omentum or fatty membrane lining the abdomen in animals; also refers to plumpness or richness.
Dried meat; preserved meat; provisions, food supplies.
Fat, grease, ointment; fertile; paste, cream
Muscle; flesh; physical strength (archaic variant of 膂).
Kneecap; patella; ancient punishment involving removal of the kneecap.
Rancid oil; stale, greasy substance; refers to rancid fat or oil that has gone bad.
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.