熊（xiong）
Name meaning
熊 (xiong) means bear, (coll.) to scold or to rebuke.
Practical naming use
Use 熊 (xiong) when the name should suggest bear, (coll.) to scold. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 熊 (xiong) with characters such as 安 (An) for a steadier frame, 文 (Wen) for a cultured register, 清 (Qing) for clarity or 宁 (Ning) for calm. Let the second character clarify the intended register rather than doubling an already strong image.