Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To be ashamed; to suffer disgrace or humiliation.
To slander, to defame, to speak ill of someone; to spread malicious rumors.
Angry, furious — an archaic character meaning anger or rage, equivalent to
To joke; to banter; to jest
To slander, defame, or falsely accuse; to make false charges against someone.
To rise up; to stand up; to start
To slander, defame, vilify; to speak ill of someone falsely.
Slow, tardy, dilatory — refers to slowness in speech or action; deliberate and unhurried manner.
Humble, modest — describes a person who is unassuming, not arrogant, and; a fundamental virtue in Confucian ethics.
Posthumous name — an honorary title given to emperors, nobles, and respected; also means to confer, bestow.
To speak; to explain; to discuss
To speak gently and calmly; to speak in a measured, unhurried manner; to remonstrate with mild words.
Xie — to thank; to apologize; to decline
To slander or defame; to speak maliciously; to use harsh and critical language.
Flatter, toady; to fawn upon; also means suspicion, doubt.
Rumor; ballad; folk song
Ballad, folk song, popular song; rumor, unfounded story.
To protect, guard, or defend; an archaic or variant form of 護 (protect).
To speak nonsense; to talk wildly or absurdly; to make baseless statements.
To speak indistinctly or unclearly; to mumble; to mutter.
To speak hastily or impulsively; to blurt out words without careful thought.
A light, clear sound of coughing or gentle laughter; specifically refers to a soft, crisp sound.
To slander, defame, or speak ill of someone; to vilify or calumniate.
Plan, strategy; to devise, to scheme; a grand plan or counsel.
Mo — an archaic variant of 模, meaning pattern, model, or standard; also used in ancient texts.
To consult; to deliberate; to discuss
To exile; to banish; to demote
Mistake, error, fallacy; absurd, false, incorrect; used to describe wrong reasoning or false statements.
Shallow, superficial; to belittle, to disparage; to speak in a shallow or simplistic manner.
To blame, reproach, or criticize; to scold or reprimand.
To mock, ridicule, or jeer at someone; to speak in a scornful or derisive manner.
To talk incessantly; to chatter; to speak in a rambling or verbose manner.
To speak unclearly or indistinctly; to mumble; to talk nonsense
To mock, ridicule, or speak sarcastically; to use biting or scornful language.
To sing; to chant; to praise
To mock, ridicule, or tease someone; to make fun of in a playful or derisive manner.
To rebuke sharply; to scold; to reproach
To be ashamed; to feel shame; to be embarrassed or humiliated.
To slander; to speak ill of; to defame
To ridicule, mock, or taunt; to speak contemptuously.
Cautious, careful, prudent; respectful, reverent; used in formal contexts to express deference and carefulness.
To speak in a low voice; to whisper; to mutter
Side gate or side door; a small gate or door, especially one leading to a side street; also refers to a side path or byway.
To shout; to call out; to yell
Stammering, stuttering; to speak with difficulty or hesitation.
To deceive, to mock, to ridicule; to speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.
To ridicule, mock, or satirize; to tease or make fun of someone.
To boast; to exaggerate; to speak arrogantly
Noisy, clamorous; to make a loud uproar; boisterous.
to talk nonsense; to exaggerate; to boast
False, fabricated, untrue — refers to lies, falsehoods, or fabricated statements.
To exaggerate; to praise excessively; to flatter
stammering; hesitant in speech; garrulous
Xi — an exclamation expressing surprise, admiration, or lamentation; an interjection similar to 'ah!' or 'oh!' in English.
To speak loudly or argue vehemently; to quarrel noisily; to shout in dispute.
To hate, to detest, to abhor; to be indignant or resentful towards someone or something.
To prove; to demonstrate; to verify
To argue noisily; to wrangle; to engage in noisy dispute or clamor.
To deceive, to cheat; to talk nonsense or speak frivolously.
False, erroneous, counterfeit; refers to something fake, forged, or incorrect; variant form of 訛.
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.