Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Shí — a type of rat or rodent; archaic and extremely rare character, primarily found in classical texts.
A type of rodent, specifically referring to a flying squirrel or similar
Flying squirrel — refers to various species of flying squirrels in the
A rare character referring to a type of mouse or rodent, sometimes
A shrew (small insectivorous mammal); specifically refers to the shrew family in Chinese zoological terminology.
A type of small mammal, specifically referring to a species of flying
A type of large rodent or mole-like animal mentioned in ancient Chinese
Mole — refers to small burrowing mammals of the family Talpidae; also used in some compound words.
A type of mole or burrowing rodent mentioned in ancient Chinese texts; specifically refers to a burrowing animal in classical literature.
A flying squirrel; specifically refers to the large flying squirrel species in Chinese zoological terminology.
Mouse, specifically referring to a small mouse species; often used in classical texts and scientific names.
A mole (burrowing mammal); specifically refers to the Chinese mole or similar small burrowing animals.
Mole — refers to small burrowing mammals of the family Talpidae; also used in names for mole rats and other subterranean rodents.
Flying squirrel — refers to a type of squirrel capable of gliding
Nose — the organ of smell and breathing in humans and animals; also refers to the front or projecting part of something.
A hooked or upturned nose; in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to a specific facial feature or nose
To have a stuffy nose; nasal congestion, often due to a cold or allergies.
Snore — the sound made during sleep when breathing is partially obstructed.
Nose — refers to the nose; to smell; to sniff
To snore; the sound of snoring.
Hōu — describes a sound of snoring; extremely, excessively; also refers to a salty or rich taste that is overpowering.
To sneeze; the act of sneezing.
Nasal obstruction; snoring sound; to have a blocked nose.
Zha — nasal polyps; nasal obstruction; stuffy nose
To smell; to sniff; to scent
Having a blocked or stuffy nose; nasal congestion causing a muffled voice.
Pimples, acne; particularly refers to red, swollen pimples on the nose or face, often
Stuffy nose; nasal congestion; having a cold with nasal obstruction.
Stuffy nose — having a blocked or congested nose, usually due to; speaking with a nasal sound because of nasal congestion.
Qi — refers to neatness, order, completeness; also refers to the ancient Chinese state of Qi; to make even or uniform
Study room; to purify oneself; to abstain
To cook rice too quickly, causing it to burn; to be angry, furious; sudden, rash.
Ancient ritual vessel; sacrificial grain container; vessel for holding millet in ancestral worship ceremonies.
To present, to give, to offer; to bring, to carry; to hold, to have
Minced or powdered ingredients; finely chopped or crushed food items, especially in cooking; refers to minced meat, vegetables, or spices.
neat, even, uniform; to make even; together
Finely chopped or minced food, especially pickled vegetables; to grind or crush into small pieces; metaphorically refers to something broken into fragments.
Tooth; teeth; age
To lose baby teeth and grow permanent teeth; childhood; the process of teething.
To lose baby teeth and grow permanent teeth; childhood; the process of teething.
To gnaw, to bite, to chew; specifically refers to the action of biting with teeth, often used in
Uneven or protruding teeth; irregular teeth; buck teeth.
Gums — the firm tissue that surrounds the teeth; also refers to the edge of something, or to argue vehemently.
To grind one's teeth; the sound of teeth grinding; a gap between teeth
Buck teeth; prominent front teeth; protruding teeth.
To gnaw, to bite, to chew.
To chew; to gnaw; to nibble
to bare one's teeth; to grimace; to show one's teeth in anger or pain.
To chew the cud; to ruminate (of ruminant animals).
To display the teeth; to grin; to bare one's teeth.
Uneven teeth; irregular dentition; to be at odds
To shed baby teeth; childhood; refers to the period when children lose their milk teeth.
Age; years (of life); duration
Age — refers to a person's years of life; duration of existence; used primarily in Japanese contexts.
A measure word for scenes, acts, or episodes in plays, operas, or; also refers to a single performance or show.
Gap between the front teeth; buck-toothed appearance.
To gnaw, to nibble, to bite; refers to the action of rodents or small animals chewing on something.
Gums — the firm tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and; also used in the context of gnawing or biting.
To gnaw; to bite; to nibble
Worn molar teeth; old person's teeth; also refers to teeth that grow in old age.
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.