Name & Numerology
Name Stroke Count Basics in Chinese Numerology
Stroke counts in Chinese name numerology are counted by the Kangxi dictionary standard, the basis of the five-grid (五格) calculation, a cultural method, not a verdict.
DEFINITION
What is stroke-count numerology? It sums the traditional stroke counts of name characters to derive the five grids, each linked to a traditional interpretation.
Kangxi, not modern
Counts follow the Kangxi dictionary, which can differ from everyday stroke order.
Building the grids
The heaven, earth, person, total, and outer grids come from these counts.
A cultural tool
It is used for reflection on a name's traditional feel, not as a judgment.
Frequently asked
Why Kangxi counts?
They are the traditional standard for this method.
Do simplifications change counts?
Sometimes; the traditional form is used.
Is it the same as BaZi?
No, it is name-based, separate from birth-chart reading.
Where to check a name?
A name tool computes the grids from stroke counts.
YiMingShu presents Eastern destiny systems as a cultural and reflective tool, not as science, medicine, law, or financial advice. Charts are for self-reflection and tradition, not for making medical, legal, or investment decisions.