Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)

surname Ming

Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

bright

opposite: dark 暗[an4]

(of meaning) clear

to understand

next

public or open

wise

generic term for a sacrifice to the gods