明

Traditional form:

明

Pinyin (reading):

Míng

Definitions:

• Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
• surname Ming
• Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 ( Yándi) descended from Shennong 神農／神农 ( Shénnong) Farmer God

Characters:

• 明 - bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light

Traditional characters:

• 明 - bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light