COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 名 is built
Traditional etymology note: A name called out 口 to hail someone at night 夕
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How to Write 名 (míng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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míngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
míng
名
name
Common words
míng zì
名字
name (of a person or thing)
xìng míng
姓名
surname and given name; full name
míng dān
名单
list of names
míng rén
名人
personage; celebrity
yǒu míng
有名
famous; well-known
bào míng
报名
to sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 名
Say “míng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 名
Common words and phrases
míng zì
name (of a person or thing)
xìng míng
surname and given name; full name
míng dān
list of names
míng rén
personage; celebrity
yǒu míng
famous; well-known
bào míng
to sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 名?
名 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 名 (míng) mean?
名 (míng) means name.
What is the radical of 名?
The radical of 名 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.