Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To speak nonsense; to talk irresponsibly; to utter absurdities.
To bite; to taste; to nibble
To eat or drink greedily and noisily; to stuff oneself with food; to gulp down.
To suck; to kiss; to make a sound with the mouth
To eat; to consume food; (dialectal) to have a meal.
A rare character meaning the sound of birds chirping; also used in classical texts.
Tūn — to sigh heavily; to groan; to pant
Onomatopoeic — represents a sharp, sudden sound like a sizzle, buzz, or; also used in specific compound words.
To chew; to masticate; to eat.
To choke; to suffocate; to be choked up (emotionally)
To inhale, breathe in; to suck; to absorb
Vessel, container, implement — refers to various types of containers, utensils, or
Roar — to howl, roar, or cry out loudly (archaic/variant form of
To smile; to laugh; to grin (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese).
Shh — an onomatopoeia for hushing or shushing; to exhale slowly; to hiss
Thud — onomatopoeia for a heavy, dull sound like footsteps or a; represents a loud, resonant impact sound.
To smile; to laugh; archaic variant of 笑 (xiào) meaning to smile or laugh.
To pluck or strum a stringed instrument, especially a qin (ancient Chinese; to play music.
Onomatopoeic word for the sound of air or liquid bursting forth; to spurt; to puff
to pout (one's lips); to stick out (lips in displeasure).
To hold in the mouth or eyes; to contain without spilling or shedding; to keep something (like tears or water) contained.
Fathom — a unit of length used for measuring water depth, equal
To bite; to gnaw; to chew
Onomatopoeic character representing various sounds; often used to describe snoring, gurgling, or other repetitive noises.
Sizzle — an onomatopoeic character representing a hissing or sizzling sound, often
To gape; to open the mouth wide, especially of fish gasping for air at
Ying — ancient form of 应 (should, ought to; respond; answer)
Da — onomatopoeic character representing sounds like gunfire, horse hooves, or machinery; also used in transliterations.
To talk incessantly; to chatter; to speak in a verbose manner.
Oh — an interjection expressing sudden realization, surprise, or understanding; similar to English 'oh' or 'ah'.
Beak — refers to the beak or mouth of a bird; also used in ancient texts to describe the appearance of a beak
to shut up; to keep silent; to be unable to speak due to cold or fear
To murmur; to speak in a low, indistinct voice; to mumble
To vomit; to retch; also refers to the sound of a bell ringing.
Loud, noisy; to shout or yell loudly; used in ancient texts to describe boisterous sounds or clamor.
vessel, container; implement, tool; instrument, organ
ominous; terrible; dreadful
noise; clamor; to make noise
Alas — an exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, surprise, or admiration; an interjection conveying deep emotion.
to bite; to gnaw; to devour
to shout, to cry out loudly; to scream; to howl
To have a pleasant taste in the mouth; to be satisfied with food.
Ai — an interjection expressing surprise, regret, annoyance, or disagreement; also used to express affection or endearment.
Birds singing harmoniously; melodious sound of birds.
Laugh, joke, amusement; something funny or entertaining; a stunt or gimmick to attract attention.
Kuai — to swallow quickly; gulp down; also used in personal names, notably Fan Kuai, a general of the
Numerous; abundant; refers to a large herd of deer or other animals.
To spurt, gush, spray, or erupt; to spray or sprinkle; to blow out forcefully
An archaic variant of 道 (dào), meaning 'way', 'path', 'principle', 'to say',
An onomatopoeic character representing sounds like laughter, cracking, or snapping; used in transliterations of foreign words, especially from Tibetan and Mongolian languages.
An interjection or onomatopoeia used to express disapproval, suspicion, or to get; also used to represent a grunt or snort.
Onomatopoeic word for the sound of a bell, gong, or metallic clanging; ding-dong.
New — refers to something new, fresh, or novel; used in Japanese contexts for news or stories.
Sai — an onomatopoeic character used to represent sounds; a particle in certain dialects; used in transliterations of foreign words.
Onomatopoeia — represents a sharp, explosive sound like cracking, popping, or snapping; often used in reduplicated forms.
To ridicule, mock, or satirize; to speak ironically or sarcastically.
To mutter, murmur, or speak in a low voice; to whisper.
A rare character referring to the sound of birds chirping or pecking; also used in ancient texts for the sound of water.
To urge; to exhort; to enjoin earnestly
A rare character used primarily in the word 嚁嚁, describing the sound
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.