Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To walk cautiously; to tread carefully; also refers to the sound of footsteps.
Describes the sound of heavy footsteps or the appearance of being robust
Nimble — agile, quick, light-footed; to walk briskly or leap; also refers to being clever or skillful.
to lift the feet high; to walk with long strides; nimble, agile.
To run swiftly; to dash; to sprint (archaic usage).
Zào — to be quick, hasty, or impetuous; to move rapidly or with agitation.
To leap; to jump; to spring
A rare, archaic Chinese character with unclear meaning; possibly a variant form or obscure character from classical texts.
To hurry; to hasten; to urge forward
To hurry; to hasten; to make haste
foot; leg; sufficient
To lie prone; to lie face down; to crawl
to spurt; to gush; to leap
To straddle, to sit astride; also used as a variant form in some contexts.
to tap; to knock; a sound of tapping or knocking (onomatopoeic)
Dun — to purchase or sell in bulk; wholesale; a large quantity
To kick with the hind legs (of a horse); to gallop; to leap forward.
Instep — the arched middle part of the human foot between the; also refers to the cross-legged sitting posture in Buddhism.
To walk with legs apart; to straddle; to step across.
callus — a thickened and hardened area of skin, especially on the
To walk with legs spread apart; also refers to a foot disease or deformity.
Toe — refers to the digits of the foot; also used metaphorically for the foundation or base of something.
to wear shoes with the backs turned down; to shuffle in slippers
To cut off the feet (an ancient punishment); to amputate the feet as punishment.
To crouch; to squat; to bend down
To stand on tiptoe; to aspire; to yearn for
To leap; to jump; to spring
To stagger; to walk unsteadily; to totter
Unrestrained, undisciplined, careless in behavior or conduct.
To step on; to trample; used primarily in the compound word 'taekwondo'.
To pass over; to cross over; to step over
To tread on; to trample; to step on something.
To stand alone; to stand independently; to stand upright.
To tread or step on something; to walk or move forward.
To cross mountains; to postscript; to walk with difficulty
To fall; to tumble; to drop
To squat; to crouch down; to bend down.
To waste time; to delay; to idle away. Primarily used in the compound 蹉跎 (cuōtuó).
To sit cross-legged, especially in the context of meditation or Buddhist practice.
To step on; to tread; to stamp the foot.
To run; to jog; to flee
Unsteady walking; to stagger or totter.
To stand still; to stop walking; to halt.
to curl up; to contract; to shrink (especially of feet or limbs)
To tread on; to step on; to walk lightly
Sole of the foot; to tread or step on; also refers to a legendary rebel leader in Chinese history.
Instep — the arched middle part of the top of the human; also refers to the base of a flower where it attaches to
To stumble; to trip; to fall
To walk with difficulty; to limp; to hobble
To limp; to walk unsteadily or with difficulty; to hobble.
lame; crippled; to limp
Nimble movement, light stepping; used in classical texts to describe agile or cautious movement.
Distance; interval; to be apart from
To walk; to move; to act
To follow; with; and
to squat; to crouch; to sit with legs spread out
trace; mark; footprint
To stagger; to limp; to walk unsteadily (alternative form of 蹎)
barefoot, to go barefoot
To trip; to fall; a tumble
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.