明 Stroke Order — How to Write 明
明 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 日, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
明 Radical and Character Components
明 is an ideographic compound. The light of the sun 日 and moon 月.
Radical: 日 + 4 more strokes
明 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- míng
Meanings of 明 in Chinese
1
míng明
Bright, clear, opposite to dark.
雨后的天空显得格外明净。
After the rain, the sky appears exceptionally clear and bright.
Clear: understandable, obvious, distinct, definite, or bright.
你讲得很明白，我现在完全理解了。
You explained it very clearly; I completely understand it now.
To understand; to comprehend; to be clear about something.
他深明事理，知道什么该做，什么不该做。
He deeply understands the principles, knowing what should be done and what should not be done.
Open; frank; not concealed or hidden.
有问题就明说，不要藏着掖着。
If there's a problem, just say it openly; don't keep it to yourself.
To be able to see things clearly; clear-sighted.
奶奶虽然八十多岁了，但依然耳聪目明，什么事情都看得清清楚楚。
Even though Grandma is over eighty, she remains sharp-witted and clear-sighted, seeing everything very clearly.
Wise; brilliant; enlightened, often describing a leader or a decision.
他是一个英明的领导，总能做出正确的决策。
He is a wise leader, always able to make correct decisions.
Vision; eyesight. Often used in phrases related to sight or the loss of it.
她因病双目失明。
She lost her sight in both eyes due to illness.
Refers to objects used for worshipping or offering to divine spirits, especially funerary objects (明器).
博物馆里展示着古代的明器。
The museum displays ancient funerary objects.
Next (referring to day or year); for example, 'next day' or 'next year'.
我明天有很多工作要完成。
I have a lot of work to complete tomorrow.
Ming Dynasty, a Chinese imperial dynasty (1368-1644).
这件瓷器是明代流传下来的。
This piece of porcelain has been handed down from the Ming Dynasty.
Common Words and Phrases with 明
1
To understand or comprehend; also means clear, explicit, or plain.
请你把这个流程再讲明白一些，我还有点不清楚。
Could you explain this process more clearly? I'm still a bit unsure.
2
A sensible and reasonable person; someone who understands things clearly.
他是个明白人，一点就通。
He is a sensible person and understands things quickly.
3
Clearly evident; obvious; unmistakable.
他这次考试没及格，明摆着是他没有认真复习
He failed this exam; it's obvious he didn't review seriously.
4
to distinguish right from wrong; to make a clear distinction between right and wrong.
他从小就被教育要明辨是非，不要盲目跟从。
He was taught from a young age to distinguish right from wrong and not to follow blindly.
5
to perceive clearly; to observe acutely
他以其明察的眼光，总能迅速发现问题所在
With his keen observation, he can always quickly spot where the problems lie.
6
To be keenly perceptive and observant, able to notice even the most subtle details.
侦探明察秋毫，最终从一堆看似无关的线索中找到了破案的关键。
The detective was extremely observant, eventually finding the key to solving the case from a pile of seemingly unrelated clues.
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Bright and limpid; clear and bright.
湖水明澈见底，鱼儿在其中自由自在地游动。
The lake water is so clear that one can see the bottom, and fish swim freely in it.
9
A bright place; in the open; publicly.
她喜欢在明处工作，因为光线充足会让她更有效率。
She prefers to work in a well-lit place, as sufficient light makes her more efficient.
10
bright windows and clean tables; describing a very clean and tidy room.
她的画室总是明窗净几，光线充足，让每一幅作品都显得生动活泼。
Her art studio is always bright and clean, with ample light, making every piece of work appear vibrant.
11
Sensible, perceptive, and knowledgeable; having sound judgment and a clear understanding.
这位智者为人明达，总能给出切中要害的建议。
This wise person is sagacious and always offers advice that hits the mark.
12
An ornament made of beads or pearls.
古代仕女的画中，常能看到她们头戴明珰，姿态优雅。
In ancient paintings of noblewomen, one often sees them adorned with bright jade and pearl ornaments on their heads, presenting an elegant demeanor.
13
Mingdao (1032-1033), a reign title during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty.
在明道年间，北宋的文化艺术达到了一个高峰。
During the Mingdao era, the culture and art of the Northern Song Dynasty reached a peak.
14
Illustrious virtue or bright virtue, often referring to a noble and shining moral quality.
明德是每个人心中与生俱来的善良和正直。
Bright virtue is the innate kindness and integrity within every person's heart.
15
A guiding light or beacon, symbolizing a source of light and inspiration.
在迷茫的时刻，朋友的鼓励就像一盏明灯，照亮了我前进的道路。
During moments of confusion, my friend's encouragement was like a guiding light, illuminating my path forward.
More words with 明
- zhèng证míng明Prove, Proof
- chǎn阐míng明To explain or clarify clearly.
- tòu透míng明transparent
- xián贤míng明wise and able
- biàn辨míng明Distinguish, Clarify
- biàn辩míng明clarify, vindicate
- bǐng禀míng明To report or explain to a superior.
- chāng昌míng明Flourishing, Prosperous
- chéng澄míng明clear and bright; limpid
- kūn昆míng明Kunming
- lí黎míng明Dawn; daybreak.
- pàn判míng明ascertain, determine
- qǐ启míng明Morning Star, Venus
- shēn申míng明declare, state
- xiáng详míng明detailed and clear, explicit
- xiū羞míng明photophobia
- yàn验míng明verify, authenticate
- zhù注míng明note, mark
- báo薄míng明twilight
- cōng聪míng明smart, clever
Idioms with 明
- míng明chá查àn暗fǎng访investigate openly and secretly
- míng明chá察àn暗fǎng访investigate openly and covertly
- míng明dǎ打míng明qiāo敲speak and act straightforwardly
- míng明hūn婚zhèng正pèi配lawful and proper marriage
- míng明hūn婚zhèng正qǔ娶a formal and legal marriage
- míng明huǒ火zhí执zhàng仗openly commit crimes with weapons
- míng明huǒ火zhí执zhàng杖openly commit evil deeds
- míng明jìng镜gāo高xuán悬administer justice impartially
- míng明lái来àn暗qù去frequent open and secret contact
- míng明mǎ码shí实jià价with clearly marked and fixed prices
- míng明méi媒zhèng正qǔ娶to be legally and formally married
- míng明míng明bái白bái白Very clear and explicit
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Open the tool →Questions about 明
What does 明 mean in Chinese?
明 (míng) means “Bright, clear, opposite to dark” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 明?
明 is pronounced míng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 明 have?
明 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 明?
明 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 日. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 明?
The radical of 明 is 日, and 明 is an ideographic compound.