Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Reluctant; hesitant; unwilling
Stunned, dumbfounded, blank; also means rash, reckless, or foolish.
anger, resentment, indignation — a strong feeling of displeasure and hostility, often
A non-standard, rarely used character in modern Chinese with unclear meaning. Possibly
Confused; muddled; bewildered
Ashamed — feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment for one's actions or shortcomings; having a troubled conscience.
Sincere, honest, faithful; used to describe someone with genuine and upright character.
Gong — to be agitated, restless, or anxious; also refers to a state of mental disturbance or confusion.
worried; anxious; distressed
sincere feeling; genuine emotion; heartfelt sentiment
To accuse; to complain; to sue
Reverent, respectful — describes a solemn and respectful attitude or demeanor.
Worry, anxiety; to be troubled; to be agitated
To be frightened, alarmed, terrified; to feel fear or apprehension.
To be clear and bright; to be enlightened; to be dazzling
Sorrowful, grieved; distressed; anxious
Troubled; distressed; anxious
Fearful, apprehensive; to be afraid or anxious; also refers to a state of worry or dread.
Sorrowful, mournful, grieved — describes a state of deep sadness, grief, or
Fearful; anxious; timid
To be intimidated; to threaten or coerce; to be fearful.
Kai — joyful, harmonious, peaceful; often used to describe a happy, contented state or amiable character.
Zheng — an ancient, rare character meaning to correct, to rectify, or; used in classical texts.
An ancient variant form of 容 (róng), meaning 'to contain', 'to hold',
Cǎo — describes a state of being unsettled, restless, or in a; also used in classical texts to depict a disturbed or anxious mind.
To yield; to concede; to be compliant
Cautious, careful, prudent; to take care, to be cautious; also used in names meaning carefulness or prudence.
Extensive, wide, broad; ample; to gamble, to bet (variant of 博).
Kai — anger, fury, indignation; to sigh with anger or resentment.
Wish, desire, hope; to be willing; vow, pledge
Xì — to be resentful, to harbor a grudge; to be angry or indignant.
To disturb; to confuse; to dishonor
To instigate; to incite; to urge
Arrogant, proud, haughty; refers to an attitude of pride or insolence.
To tremble, shudder, or shiver; to be afraid or fearful; often used to describe physical trembling from cold or fear.
Troubled, agitated; disturbed; anxious
To be excessive; to indulge in; to be joyful
Solicitous — describes deep care, concern, and attentiveness; earnest and thorough in showing kindness.
Compassion, kindness, mercy, maternal love; often used to describe a gentle, caring, and benevolent nature.
To nurture; to foster; to cherish
dissatisfied, resentful; to hate; to regret
Attitude, manner, state, condition, appearance; the way something presents itself or behaves.
Panic — to be flustered, nervous, or in a state of alarm; hurried and confused.
Angry; indignant; resentful
Cautious, careful, prudent; to be wary; to take care.
Ming — obscure character meaning 'obscure, dim, unclear'; appears in rare compound words.
Gong — an ancient, rare character with uncertain meaning, possibly related to; found in historical texts but not in modern usage.
to fear; to be awed; to intimidate
Confused, bewildered; hesitant, indecisive; in ancient texts, used to describe a state of mental confusion or
Swift; nimble; agile
To strive for; to emulate; to admire and follow as a model.
To admire; to yearn for; to adore
To be confused, bewildered, or perplexed; also refers to a state of mental agitation or disturbance.
To punish; to discipline; to correct through punishment or admonishment.
Miserable, tragic, cruel, pitiful; describes extreme suffering, wretched conditions, or cruel acts.
To feel ashamed; to be embarrassed; a sense of guilt or remorse.
Ashamed — to feel shame, guilt, or embarrassment; a sense of inadequacy or regret.
To grieve, to be sorrowful; to urge, to press; to cause distress or anxiety.
Min — intelligent, clever, quick-witted; archaic term for compassion or pity.
Evil, wickedness, vice; to conceal, hide; hidden evil intentions.
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.