明

míng

1. bright
2. opposite: dark 暗[an4]
3. (of meaning) clear
4. to understand
5. next
6. public or open
7. wise
8. generic term for a sacrifice to the gods

Míng name

1. Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
2. surname Ming
3. 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