Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
leftover food; to eat leftovers; sacrificial food after ceremony
Guǒ — a type of fried dough cake or pastry; a dialect term for various fried snacks and pastries in Northern Chinese
wonton — a type of Chinese dumpling typically served in soup; also appears in the word for 'confused' or 'muddled'.
Filling — refers to the stuffing or filling inside foods like dumplings,
Building for public use — refers to establishments like museums, hotels, restaurants,
To cook by boiling; to make congee or porridge; to stir-fry while adding liquid gradually.
To present a gift; to make a present of; to bestow
A character used primarily in the compound word 馉饳 (gǔduò), referring to
sour, spoiled (of food); rancid; (figuratively) stale, hackneyed, bad (of ideas, plans)
Gluttonous; greedy; to have a strong craving for food or something desirable.
To bring food to workers in the fields; to carry meals to farmers during agricultural work.
Steamed bun; a type of Chinese bread made from wheat flour, typically steamed and
A type of ancient Chinese noodle or pasta, specifically referring to a
To distill; to heat until vaporization and condensation; to reheat food.
Delicacy — refers to delicious food, fine delicacies, or choice dishes.
famine, crop failure, scarcity of food
Steamed bun — a type of leavened, steamed bread or bun in
A type of fried dough pastry, often twisted into a spiral shape; specifically refers to sanzi, a traditional Chinese snack.
Food, delicacies, provisions; to eat, to serve food.
Naan — a type of leavened flatbread, staple food in Xinjiang and
Head; chief; leader
Kui — a proper name referring to Zhong Kui, a deity in; also used in names and ancient texts.
Guó — to cut off the left ear of a slain enemy; war trophy; decapitation.
fragrant; aromatic; savory
Fragrant; aromatic; having a pleasant smell.
Fragrant aroma; fragrant appearance; a term describing a pleasant, subtle fragrance.
Fragrant — describes a strong, pleasant fragrance; often used in classical literature to depict the scent of flowers, incense,
Fragrant; strong aroma; intense fragrance
Tu — describes a fragrant aroma; used in classical Chinese to denote a pleasant, sweet fragrance.
Fragrant; strong fragrance; sweet-smelling
Fragrant; aromatic; having a pleasant scent (archaic/poetic usage).
A type of fragrant wood (sandalwood family); incense; aromatic.
Fragrant; aromatic; having a pleasant smell.
Fragrance — refers to a subtle, elegant, or lingering scent, especially of
Fragrant; having a strong, pleasant aroma; often used to describe rich, sweet scents like those of flowers or
Fragrant; having a pleasant aroma; sweet-smelling.
Fragrant; aromatic; refers to a sweet or fragrant scent, especially of wine or food.
Fragrance, aroma; distant fragrance; widespread reputation
Fragrant aroma; the scent of flowers or plants; aromatic.
Fragrant — describes a strong, pervasive, and delightful aroma; often used in classical texts to depict intense fragrance.
Horse — a large domesticated mammal used for riding, racing, and carrying; also appears in many Chinese idioms and cultural references.
To drive (a chariot, horse, or vehicle); to control; to manage
Feng — a Chinese surname; also archaic for 'to gallop', 'to rely on', 'to trample'.
Horse name; also a surname; ancient term for a horse with yellow back and white belly.
A horse with a white forehead; a type of ancient horse with distinctive white markings.
to carry on the back; to bear a burden; load carried by a pack animal.
A horse and donkey hybrid; mule; also used in ancient texts for certain types of horses.
to gallop; to speed; to rush
to tame; to domesticate; to train
A horse with white left hind leg; in ancient texts, a horse with distinctive markings.
Horse with strong legs; also refers to a horse standing firmly.
A rare Chinese character meaning 'strong horse' or 'powerful steed'; used in ancient texts to describe vigorous horses.
A rare character with two readings: 1. xìn - strength, power, force; 2. jìn - to ride a horse.
A fast horse; a post horse used for carrying official dispatches in ancient China; refers to rapid travel or courier service.
To gallop; to run swiftly; describes the sound or action of horses running.
A legendary horse from ancient Chinese mythology; a fine, spirited horse.
a reddish-brown horse with white spots; a piebald horse with red and white coloring
Tied up, restrained; specifically refers to a horse with its legs tied together; an ancient character for hobbling or binding an animal.
dàn — to sleep soundly; (in ancient texts) a horse with a white forehead.
Donkey — a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family, used as; variant form of 驢.
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.