Explore in 3D3D

明

míng

bright; opposite: dark 暗 (àn)

Ancient forms

4 forms

Meaning

míng ming2
  1. bright
  2. opposite: dark 暗 àn
  3. (of meaning) clear
  4. to understand
  5. next
  6. public or open
  7. wise
  8. generic term for a sacrifice to the gods
  9. Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
  10. surname Ming
  11. Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 Yán dì descended from Shennong 神农 Shén nóng Farmer God

Example sentences

HSK words with 明 · 24 of 37

Report a problem with this entry

Add ChineseDict to your Home Screen

  1. Tap Share in the browser toolbar.
  2. Choose Add to Home Screen.

It opens full screen from its icon. Recently opened pages also open without a connection.

ChineseDict

Sign in or create a free account

We’ll email you a 6-digit code. No password needed.