Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A type of bird, possibly referring to a waterfowl or specific bird
A type of water bird, specifically the pond heron or a similar
A type of pheasant; an ancient name for a specific bird, possibly referring to a pheasant
A type of bird, possibly referring to a mythical bird or a; used in the name of the mythical Penglai Mountain (鶆鳩).
Dong — refers to thrushes, a family of songbirds known for their; specifically refers to birds in the Turdidae family.
Qī — a type of bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts; specifically refers to the 鶈鳩 (qī jiū), a bird name found in
Quali — refers to the quail bird; also used metaphorically to describe something tattered or worn-out, as in clothing.
Warbler — refers to a type of songbird, specifically the Japanese bush
A type of bird, specifically referring to the pelican (鹈鶋) or used
A legendary bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts; also appears in some place names.
Japanese crossbill (bird species); used in Japanese names and place names, particularly in reference to birds.
Japanese goldfinch; a specific type of small songbird native to Japan.
Chicken — a common domestic fowl; also used metaphorically for cowardice or trivial matters in some contexts.
A rare, archaic Chinese character referring to a type of bird, possibly
A variant form of 鶯 (yīng), meaning oriole, a type of songbird
A type of waterbird, specifically the mandarin duck or similar species; often used in classical literature and poetry.
Miao — refers to the emu bird, specifically used in the Chinese
A type of bird, specifically the yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola).
Ancient form of 鹌 (ān), meaning 'quail'.
A large water bird, specifically the ibis or heron; also refers to a type of wild duck.
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology; also refers to the cuckoo bird in some contexts.
Pelican — a large water bird with a distinctive throat pouch used
A rare character used in historical texts, sometimes as a variant form
osprey — a large fish-eating bird of prey; also known as fish hawk or sea eagle.
A type of bird, possibly referring to a specific species of wild
A type of plant, specifically referring to the water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)
鶝 — A type of bird, specifically referring to species in the
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a type of
A character used in the word 鶟鶦 (tú hú), which refers to
A kind of phoenix-like mythical bird in Chinese mythology; often associated with auspicious omens.
He — a type of pheasant or partridge, specifically the long-tailed pheasant; also refers to a type of helmet decoration made from pheasant feathers
A type of seabird, specifically referring to the petrel or shearwater; used in classical Chinese texts.
An ancient Chinese character referring to a type of bird; also used in historical texts and names.
A legendary large bird in Chinese mythology; also refers to a type of pheasant or partridge.
Mei — refers to the Chinese hwamei bird (Garrulax canorus), a species
Hu — used in the name of the pelican bird (鹈鶦); also appears in the name of the hoopoe bird (戴胜鶦).
A type of bird, possibly a kind of warbler or oriole; a rare character used primarily in historical texts and personal names.
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology; also refers to a type of bird with a long tail.
Duck — refers to domestic or wild ducks; particularly used for wild ducks or waterfowl.
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often associated with the cuckoo or; also used in ancient texts to refer to certain bird species.
Thrush — refers to a type of songbird in the Turdidae family; also used in Japanese place names and personal names.
Cāng — refers to the grey heron or egret; also appears in classical Chinese terms.
A type of bird, specifically a kind of heron or bittern, often
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology; also used as a variant form of 鶴 (crane).
Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly the Japanese nightingale or; often associated with spring and beautiful singing in Chinese culture.
A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythology, said to resemble a pheasant
To soar high; to fly upward; to rise aloft (archaic/classical usage).
Flycatcher — a type of small passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae,
Shi — an ancient name for a type of bird, possibly a; used in historical texts and names.
Crane — a large wading bird known for its elegance and longevity; also a symbol of immortality and nobility.
Chick, fledgling — refers to a young bird, especially a young chicken; a fledgling; a nestling.
A type of bird, possibly referring to a specific species in ancient; appears in classical Chinese literature.
A rare character referring to a type of bird; also used in ancient texts for a specific kind of bird call
Weak — refers to weakness, feebleness, or a weak person; also used as slang for 'loser' or 'coward' in modern internet usage.
Liú — refers to the brown hawk-owl or tawny owl; used in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
Wagtail — refers to small passerine birds of the genus Motacilla, known
Falcon — refers to a type of swift, predatory bird; also appears in historical and literary contexts.
Jian — refers to a mythical bird in Chinese mythology that has; symbolizes inseparable partnership and marital harmony.
Falcon — a bird of prey, specifically referring to falcons or hawks; swift and sharp-visioned raptor.
A type of pheasant; a large bird resembling a pheasant; also used in ancient texts.
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.