Chinese characters for “wei”
82 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
wēi
dangerous, precarious
6 strokesmight, power, prestige
9 strokesto cling to, to cuddle, to embrace, to fondle
11 strokeswinding, curving
11 strokesbay, cove, inlet
11 strokesto wither, to wilt
11 strokesflourishing
12 strokessmall, tiny, trifling
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to drizzle
13 strokesto simmer, to stew
13 strokesa kind of fern
16 strokeshigh, lofty
20 strokesSecond tone
wéi
only
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to surround, to encircle, to corral
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5enclosure
3 strokestanned leather
4 strokesdike, embankment
6 strokesa curtain that forms a wall
7 strokesa river in Shanxi province
7 strokesto violate, to disobey, to defy
7 strokesgate, door
7 strokestanned leather
9 strokesa ship's mast
10 strokesstill water
10 strokescurtain, screen, tent
11 strokesbut, however, nevertheless
11 strokesto preserve, to maintain, to hold together
11 strokesmillstone
11 strokesto surround, to encircle, to corral
12 strokesrugged, rocky, precipitous
12 strokesa curtain that forms a wall
12 strokesto violate, to disobey, to defy
12 strokesa river in Shandong province
14 strokesto preserve, to maintain, to hold together
14 strokesa river in Shandong province
17 strokesgate, door
17 strokesThird tone
wěi
to look upward
4 strokesgreat, imposing
6 strokesfalse, counterfeit, bogus
6 strokestail
7 strokeswarp and woof
7 strokesreed
7 strokesto appoint, to commission, to send
8 strokesbrilliant, glowing, red
8 strokesa type of red jade
8 strokesa river in Henan province
9 strokesagreeable, compliant
10 strokesto shirk, to pass the buck, to make excuses
10 strokesgreat, imposing
11 strokesvulgar, low
12 strokesreed
13 strokesa type of red jade
13 strokesparalysis
13 strokesthe aft of a ship
13 strokesright
13 strokesfalse, counterfeit, bogus
14 strokeslittle tuna
14 strokeswarp and woof
15 strokesto shirk, to pass the buck, to make excuses
15 strokeslittle tuna
17 strokesright
18 strokesFourth tone
wèi
to do, to act
4 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3seat, throne
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L2not yet
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6interjection used to call attention
12 strokes · HSK 2.0 L1stomach
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to guard, to protect, to defend
3 strokestaste
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4fear, dread, awe, reverence
9 strokesa brass part for a cart in ancient China
10 strokesofficer, military rank
11 strokesto call, to say, to tell
11 strokesto do, to act
12 strokesa river in Shanxi province
12 strokesporcupine, hedgehog
12 strokesthick, luxuriant
14 strokesto calm, to comfort, to reassure
15 strokesporcupine, hedgehog
15 strokesto guard, to protect, to defend
15 strokesto call, to say, to tell
16 strokesto feed, to raise
17 strokesthe kingdom of Wei
17 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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