Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A legendary horse; a swift horse; also appears in historical names and place names.
A dark bay horse; a black horse; a swift horse.
To run away in terror; to flee in panic; describes the state of fleeing in fear and haste.
Steed, fine horse; swift, fast; outstanding, excellent
E — used in the word 駊騀 (po3 e3), describing a horse's
To gallop; to run swiftly; to give free rein to (as in talents or imagination)
Reddish-brown; chestnut color; specifically refers to a reddish-brown horse or ox.
Foolish, stupid, simple-minded; naive, unsophisticated.
Lu — refers to a legendary swift horse; appears primarily in the name '騄駬' (Lu'er), a famous steed from Chinese
Zhui — a piebald horse; a horse with black and white mixed coloring; historically refers to a specific horse owned by Xiang Yu.
A rare character referring to a celestial horse or divine steed in; also used in ancient texts to describe exceptional horses.
A mare (female horse) that has not given birth; a young or maiden mare.
A pair of horses; to be arranged in pairs; parallel, side-by-side.
Kun — refers to a fine horse; a steed; a good horse.
A legendary horse in Chinese mythology; a type of fine steed.
A tall horse measuring seven chi or more; refers to a large, strong horse.
Zong — refers to a horse's mane; specifically the long hair on a horse's neck.
A mare; a female horse.
To ride (an animal or vehicle); a rider; cavalry
A fine horse; a thoroughbred horse; metaphorically used to describe an outstanding person or talent.
To verify; to examine; to test
Fei — side horse in a team of chariot horses; a horse; swift horse.
Harass; disturb; cause trouble
Test, examine, verify, prove; refers to examination, verification, or experimental proof.
A swift, fast horse; a fine steed.
Yao — refers to a legendary swift horse in ancient Chinese mythology; specifically mentioned in historical texts as a famous steed.
To gallop; to rush about; to pursue
To mount a horse; to ride; to ascend or get on top of something, especially a horse or
A variant form of 驄 (cōng), meaning a piebald horse with blue-black; a dappled horse.
To cheat, deceive, swindle; to trick someone; fraud.
A horse with white hind legs; a specific term for a horse with particular white markings on its
To fly swiftly; describes rapid movement like a galloping horse or soaring bird.
Yellow and white horse; piebald horse; imperial horse (archaic usage).
A horse with a yellow back and red belly; an ancient term for a specific type of horse coloration.
sound of a knife cutting or chopping; sound of something splitting or breaking apart.
A purple horse; a type of horse with purple coloring mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.
Ti — a swift, fine horse; specifically refers to a legendary steed named Jueti (騄駬).
A black horse with a white left front leg; an ancient term for a specific horse coloration.
A red horse with white spots or markings; specifically refers to a chestnut or bay horse with white hairs mixed
Horse's mane; long, flowing hair on a horse's neck.
describes a horse's powerful, vigorous gait; strong, robust; by extension, describes anything strong and powerful.
A horse with a mixed or variegated coat color; specifically refers to a horse with a black mane and tail and
Thoughtful, contemplative; refers to a horse that is thinking or pondering.
A yellow horse with black mouth; also refers to a piebald horse or a horse with distinctive coloration.
A character used primarily in proper names, especially in Japanese contexts as
Gui — name of an ancient mountain; name of a horse with a yellowish-white coat color.
To search thoroughly; to look for something diligently (archaic/rare usage).
A castrated horse; specifically refers to a gelded horse.
Zhi — originally refers to a stallion; to arrange, to rank, to evaluate; also used in the term '阴骘' meaning 'hidden virtue' or 'secret merit'.
A bay horse with black mane and tail; historically refers to a fine, spirited horse.
Describes the appearance of horses running powerfully and majestically; used in classical texts to depict vigorous horse movement.
To soar; to rise; to gallop
A legendary wild horse; a mythical steed with supernatural abilities.
Cǎo — female horse; mare; specifically refers to a female equine animal.
A rare Chinese character meaning two horses running together; galloping horses; also used to describe the sound of horses running.
A horse with a white rear; specifically refers to a horse whose hindquarters are white.
Yuan — refers to a chestnut horse with a white belly; a type of reddish-brown horse in ancient Chinese texts.
Zou — refers to an official in charge of horses and carriages; a groom; also used as a surname.
To disturb, harass; to cause trouble; to flirt, act flirtatiously
To castrate (a horse or other animal); a castrated animal, especially a horse.
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.