明

Míng

Dictionary entry

Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)

What does 明 mean?

明 (Míng) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)

2surname Ming

3Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

4bright

5opposite: dark 暗[an4]

6(of meaning) clear

7to understand

8next

9public or open

10wise

11generic term for a sacrifice to the gods

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明MíngMing Dynasty (1368–1644) · surname Ming

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