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Chinese Characters with 8 strokes – ChineseNameGuide

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Characters drawn in 8 strokes.

Compare 8-stroke characters by structure, pronunciation, and symbolism, with enough context to judge how each one carries a name.

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Stroke lens: 8

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24 characters in view

bìng

and; also; simultaneously

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 一
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: B

sàng

to lose; to be bereaved of; to mourn

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 十
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: S

chǎn

A skewer for roasting meat; a spit. An ancient character depicting a skewer or spit used in

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 丨
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: CH

guāi

well-behaved, obedient, clever, perverse, contrary to reason

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 丿
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: G

rǔ

breast; milk; to nurse

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 乚
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: R

xué

An archaic character meaning to grasp or hold; to bind with a cord.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: X

yǎn

To advance; to move forward; to enter. An archaic character.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: Y

fǔ

A phonetic character used in the Korean place name '乶下' (Polha), a; also used in the transcription of Korean syllables.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: F

shā

A phonetic character used in Korean place names and personal names; no standard meaning in Chinese.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: SH

nǎ

Female (of animals, especially birds and poultry); suffix indicating female gender in Cantonese dialects.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 乙
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: N

shì

matter, affair, thing, business; to serve; event, incident

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亅
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: SH

xiē

some; a few; a little

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 二
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: X

qí

Ancient form of 齊 (qí), meaning 'even', 'uniform', 'neat', 'to arrange', 'to; also refers to the ancient state of Qi.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 二
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: Q

yà

Asia; second; inferior

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 二
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: Y

jí

urgent; pressing; extremely

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 二
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: J

xiǎng

to enjoy; to receive (benefits, hospitality); to offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亠
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: X

jīng

capital city; metropolis; Beijing

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亠
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: J

pèi

To wear (as an ornament or accessory); to carry; to admire

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: P

huí

To hover; to linger; to wander around

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: H

hè

A rare surname; archaic variant of 格 meaning 'to go, to reach'; also used in transliteration.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: H

lǎo

Man; fellow; guy

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: L

xiáng

To submit, to yield, to surrender; to subdue, to conquer.

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: X

gé

To join together; to cooperate; to be in harmony

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
Pinyin index: G

yáng

to pretend; to feign; to simulate

Naming use not reviewed

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

Radical: 亻
Strokes: 8
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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