qīng · tone 1
Meaning
green, youth
In names
青 (qīng) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “green, youth”. In names, it carries a 'natural / classical' feel. Green or young; pairs with 竹, 山. It appears in names such as 青旭. The tone is 1; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Green or young; pairs with 竹, 山.
Tags: natural, classical. It reads as unisex in modern names.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.