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Chinese Characters with 6 strokes – ChineseNameGuide

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Characters drawn in 6 strokes.

Compare 6-stroke characters by structure, pronunciation, and symbolism, with enough context to judge how each one carries a name.

6-stroke index24 in view

01丞chéng 02丟diū 03丠qiū

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Stroke lens: 6

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24 characters in view

chéng

to assist; to aid; an ancient official title for an assistant or deputy

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 一
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: CH

diū

To lose; to throw; to discard

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 一
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: D

qiū

An ancient form of 丘 (hill, mound); used as a variant character.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 一
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: Q

Pronunciation pending

Japanese variant of 兩 (liǎng) meaning 'two', 'both', 'a unit of weight

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 一
Strokes: 6

diū

to lose; to discard; to throw

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 丿
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: D

yín

A rare character meaning 'to stand in a crowd' or 'to gather'; an ancient form of 众 (crowd, multitude).

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 丿
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: Y

pīng

Onomatopoeia for the sound of a gunshot or ping; used in 'ping pong' (table tennis).

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 丿
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: P

pāng

Onomatopoeia for a loud bang or thud; the sound of a gunshot or collision; used in table tennis terminology.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 丿
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: P

qiáo

tall; lofty; to pretend

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 丿
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: Q

shǐ

An archaic form of 始, meaning 'beginning', 'start', 'commence'.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乛
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: SH

jī

To divine; to practice divination; refers to a method of spirit writing or planchette writing used in

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: J

náng

A character used in Cantonese dialects, primarily as a place name element,

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: N

gā

A character used in the Korean language for transliterating sounds; primarily appears in Korean place names and personal names.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: G

shí

A character used in Korean names and place names; a phonetic character in Korean Hanja.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: SH

mǎo

A Korean surname; used in Korean names and place names.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: M

hū

A rare character used primarily in Korean Hanja for transliterating Korean syllables; no common meaning in modern Chinese.

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: H

mǎi

to buy; to purchase; to bribe

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 乛
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: M

zhēng

to contend; to strive; to argue

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: ⺈
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: ZH

gèn

to extend; to stretch across; continuous

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 二
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: G

gèn

to extend; to span; continuous

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 二
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: G

yà

Asia; second; inferior

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 二
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: Y

jiāo

to hand over; to deliver; to pay (money)

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 亠
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: J

hài

The twelfth and final Earthly Branch; corresponds to the Boar in the Chinese zodiac; period from 9-11 PM

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 亠
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: H

yì

also; too; as well

Naming use not reviewed

This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.

Radical: 亠
Strokes: 6
Pinyin index: Y

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Reading notes

How to evaluate a name character

Practical guidance for weighing structure, writing rhythm, and cultural resonance.

How do radicals help when choosing characters?

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.

What’s a good stroke range for name characters?

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.

Do characters have gender?

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.

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