| 明 |
míng liàng | bright / shining / glittering / to become clear |
| 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 |
| 亮 |
liàng | bright; light / to shine; to flash / loud and clear / to show (one's passport etc); to make public (one's views etc) |