名 (míng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 名 (míng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 名 (míng) means "Name, fame, or measure word for people". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 名 stroke by stroke?

名 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 名 and 卟?

名 (míng) and 卟 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 名?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 名?

Common words containing 名 include: 名字 (míng zì) — Name; 有名 (yǒu míng) — famous; well-known; 报名 (bào míng) — to sign up; to register.

How to Write 名

The character 名 (míng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

名 is pronounced míng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Name, fame, or measure word for people.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 名 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 名

名字 míng zì

Name

有名 yǒu míng

famous; well-known

报名 bào míng

to sign up; to register

Example Sentences

你叫什么名字？

nǐ jiào shén me míng zì

What is your name?

这家饭馆很有名。

zhè jiā fàn guǎn hěn yǒu míng

This restaurant is very famous.

我想报名学中文。

wǒ xiǎng bào míng xué zhōng wén

I want to sign up to learn Chinese.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 名 (míng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 名

What does 名 (míng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 名 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 名 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 名?

What common words use 名?

How to Write 名 (míng)