| 挑 |
tiǎo míng | to illuminate / to open up (a topic) |
| 挑 |
tiāo | to carry on a shoulder pole / to choose / to pick / to nitpick |
| 挑 |
tiǎo | to raise / to dig up / to poke / to prick / to incite / to stir up |
| 明 |
Míng | Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God |
| 明 |
míng | bright / opposite: dark 暗 / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods |