Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
to investigate; to spy; to detect
side; lateral; to incline
sojourner; overseas Chinese; emigrant
Broker, middleman, go-between; one who facilitates transactions or deals, often with a connotation of unscrupulousness.
Peers; fellows; people of the same kind or class
Flattering, sycophantic; cunning, crafty; glib-tongued.
I, me (in Wu Chinese dialects); you (in some contexts); person, fellow (archaic).
To the greatest extent; all; entirely
To insult, humiliate, or show disrespect; to bully or treat with contempt.
Marquis — a noble title in ancient China; also used as a surname; refers to feudal lords or high-ranking officials.
To conceal, to hide; to feel constrained or oppressed; archaic variant of 窘 meaning embarrassed or impoverished.
To serve as a substitute; to act on behalf of someone; to be a stand-in or proxy.
A child servant or page; a youth in ceremonial roles; also refers to an exorcist's assistant in ancient rituals.
To sit improperly or carelessly; to recline in a disrespectful manner; to place or set something down.
A surname; ancient term for an axe handle.
To invade; to encroach upon; to intrude
companion, partner, mate; refers to someone who accompanies or associates with another, often in a
Narrow, confined, limited; constrained in space or scope; also refers to being constrained in manner or situation.
To stand upright; to be upright and honest; a surname.
To stand upright; to be straight and long; to lie flat
An archaic Chinese character with unclear meaning, possibly related to appearance or; extremely rare in modern usage.
1. Appropriate, fitting; suitable. 2. (Archaic) Frivolous, unrestrained in conduct.
Arrogant, boastful; to act against reason; used in ancient texts to describe someone who is unreasonable or defiant.
Male — specifically refers to the male gender; man; masculine.
A rare character used in the name 侾佬 (Xiāolǎo), referring to the; also appears in some ancient texts.
convenient, handy; then, in that case; even if
Weak, feeble, soft; describes a state of physical weakness or lack of strength.
Large; grand; majestic appearance (archaic usage, primarily found in classical texts).
to connect, to relate to, to tie up, to be, to belong; used in various grammatical and relational contexts.
To urge; to hasten; to press
Russia; Russian; suddenly, momentarily
Qiu — respectful appearance; used in the word 俅俅, meaning reverent and respectful.
A surname; ancient variant of 徐 meaning 'slowly, gently, at ease'.
Frantic, hurried; to roam, wander; anxious, unsettled.
Ancient; to praise; to extol
To meet, to encounter; to go against; to oppose
Handsome; talented; outstanding
To labor diligently; to work hard; an archaic term describing the act of tilling or farming.
to assist; to support; to help
Skillful, adept; good, virtuous; used in classical texts to describe capability and moral excellence.
Chopping board; sacrificial altar; ancient vessel for holding sacrificial meat
Handsome, pretty, smart-looking; also means brisk-selling, in demand (as in goods).
Clever, sharp-witted, smart; used primarily in the word 伶俐 (línglì), meaning clever, intelligent, or nimble.
Tomb figurine, funerary statue — clay or wooden figures buried with the
Complete, whole, perfect — refers to something that is fully formed or; also used in names to signify completeness or perfection.
Ancient — refers to a narrow path; straight; direct
To spy; to observe secretly; to compare
foolish, silly; used in classical Chinese.
To oppose; to contradict; to be perverse
custom; convention; popular
to capture; to take prisoner; captive
To resemble; to seem; to appear as if
vulgar, rustic, unrefined; slang, colloquial speech
To exert effort; to strive diligently; an alternative form for 俯 meaning to bow or lower one's head.
To be left alone; to be solitary; to drift without support.
to protect; to defend; to guarantee
to consent, to approve; a surname; in ancient Chinese medicine, refers to acupuncture points or transport points where
to wait for; to await; a surname
A chivalrous person; a knight-errant; a person with a strong sense of justice and righteousness, who helps
trust, believe, faith; letter, message; confidence
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.