名 (míng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Names and identity

名 + nounverb + 名

In words about personal or official names, 名 refers to a name or identity.

Fame and reputation

adjverb + 名名 + noun

In words about being well-known, 名 conveys fame or reputation.

HSK 3

yǒu有

míng名

famous

HSK 4

zhù著

míng名

famous

HSK 3.0 · L6

chū出

míng名

well-known for sth

HSK 3.0 · L6

míng名

qi气

reputation; fame

Actions involving names

verb + 名

In words about using or recording a name, 名 is the object of the action.

HSK 4

bào报

míng名

HSK 3.0 · L5

qiān签

míng名

to sign (one's name with a pen etc)

HSK 3.0 · L4

diǎn点

míng名

roll call

HSK 6

mìng命

míng名

nominate; nomenclature

Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

名 (míng): Name — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 名

Stroke Order Diagrams 名

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 名

How to Use 名

Names and identity

HSK Vocabulary: 名

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical

Fame and reputation

Actions involving names

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical