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汉HanziSkills

Chinese character

明

míng

bright, clear

8 strokesRadical 日No. 380

Meaning

Definitions are in English.
  • bright, clear
  • to explain, to understand, to shed light
  • Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
  • surname Ming
  • Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

Components

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The light of the sun 日 and moon 月

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Stroke order

明

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