Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To choke; to have a sore throat; to shout or yell
To suck, to draw in with the mouth, especially referring to sucking
A question particle used at the end of sentences to form yes-no
An interjection or particle used in classical Chinese and dialects to express; also used as a final particle in some dialects.
Alas! — an interjection expressing regret, sorrow, or lamentation.
To crack something between the teeth; to bite or chew hard objects; to consume (especially seeds, nuts, or melon seeds).
Onomatopoeic character for sounds like clicking, clattering, or chattering; also used to describe a state of being dazed or absent-minded.
Throat; voice; vocal cords
To be angry, to be displeased; to rebuke or scold; to be annoyed or irritated.
Ru — an ancient ethnic group name; also appears in historical texts and place names.
Swoosh — onomatopoeic word for the sound of something moving quickly through; whoosh; whiz.
Gulping sound; gurgling; swallowing sound
A dialectal character used in Min Nan (Southern Min) language, representing the
To boast, brag; to speak loudly and arrogantly; also used in onomatopoeia for loud sounds like banging or slamming.
To sob, cry, or wail; the sound of crying or mourning; also used to express the sound of whistles, sirens, or horns.
To hold in the mouth; to contain; modest
to have a strong liking for; to be addicted to; a craving or hobby.
Belch, burp; hiccup; the sound of belching or hiccupping.
Onomatopoeia for buzzing, sizzling, or crackling sounds; to express hesitation or uncertainty.
Alas; an exclamation expressing lament, regret, or sighing; to sigh.
Ancient form of 酪 (lào), meaning fermented milk, yogurt, or cheese; archaic character for dairy products.
Onomatopoeic character representing buzzing, humming, or droning sounds; also used in Buddhist chanting.
To swallow; to choke down; to contain
To inherit; to succeed; heir
to laugh at contemptuously; to sneer; to ridicule
to howl, to roar — refers to the loud cry of animals,
To suck; to inhale; slang for eating noodles noisily
Gallon — a unit of liquid capacity measurement, used in the Chinese
Hi — an informal greeting; an exclamation expressing joy or excitement; onomatopoeic for laughter or cheers.
Suo — refers to the suona, a traditional Chinese double-reed woodwind instrument; also used in onomatopoeia.
Qin — a character used primarily in chemical and pharmaceutical terminology, especially
To speak hesitantly or in a low voice; to whisper; to mumble.
Interjection expressing surprise, admiration, or realization; also used to represent laughter or exclamation.
Korean reading character - used in Korean place names and proper nouns,
To air in the sun; to sunbathe; to expose to sunlight
That; those; there
Used as an interjection or exclamation in Cantonese and some other southern
Dia — describes a sweet, coquettish, or charmingly childish manner of speaking
Ai — an interjection expressing surprise, regret, or disagreement; also used to mean 'belch' or 'burp'.
A dialectal word used to describe the sound of crying or weeping,
Onomatopoeia — represents a thumping, thudding, or pounding sound; also used in transliteration of foreign words.
Onomatopoeia for a beeping or buzzing sound; also used to represent the sound of a horn or whistle.
Ao — an onomatopoeic character representing a loud, wailing, or roaring sound,
Ao — refers to a clamorous, noisy, or wailing sound; to cry out loudly; to be boisterous.
A character used in historical transliteration, particularly in the term 嗹马 (Denmark); also appears in ancient texts as a variant or in specific compounds.
To urge, to press; to blow a flute; to blow a whistle
Onomatopoeia for whispering or murmuring; respectful assent (archaic); to respond 'yes' to a superior.
Silent, quiet; peaceful, tranquil; onomatopoeia for animal sounds (e.g., cat purring).
To cough; the act of coughing or clearing the throat.
To incite or instigate; to urge a dog to attack; to egg on.
Greedy, gluttonous; insatiable desire for food or possessions; voracious appetite.
Onomatopoeia for ticking, dripping, or beeping sounds; also used to describe whispering or murmuring.
Onomatopoeia — represents a sharp, rustling, or chattering sound, often used for
To shout loudly; to cry out; to yell
An obscure character appearing in ancient texts, possibly used as a variant; meaning unclear.
A variant form of 叫 (jiào), meaning to shout, cry out, or; also an ancient variant of 叫 used in classical texts.
Cantonese particle equivalent to Mandarin 的 (de) — indicates possession, modification, or; used in colloquial Cantonese speech and writing.
To sigh; to lament; to exclaim in admiration
A character used in ancient texts, possibly referring to a type of; also appears in historical names and places.
Noisy, clamorous, bustling; describes loud, chaotic sounds or environments.
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.