xī · tone 1
Meaning
stream
In names
溪 (xī) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “stream”. In names, it carries a 'natural / calm' feel. A small stream; gentle and clear. It appears in names such as 源溪. 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
A small stream; gentle and clear.
Tags: natural, calm. It carries a feminine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.