隗 (kuí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 隗 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 隗 (kuí) means "Wei (a surname)". with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隗 stroke by stroke?

隗 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 隗 and 郗?

隗 (kuí) and 郗 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 隗?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 阝. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 隗?

Common words containing 隗 include: 姓隗 (xìng kuí) — Surname Wei; 隗氏 (kuí shì) — the Wei clan; 隗嚣 (kuí xiāo) — Wei Xiao (a historical figure).

How to Write 隗

The character 隗 (kuí) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

隗 is pronounced kuí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wei (a surname).

Common Words with 隗

姓隗 xìng kuí

Surname Wei

隗氏 kuí shì

the Wei clan

隗嚣 kuí xiāo

Wei Xiao (a historical figure)

Example Sentences

我的老师姓隗。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng kuí

My teacher's surname is Wei.

隗氏是一个古老的姓氏。

kuí shì shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de xìng shì

Wei is an ancient surname.

隗嚣是历史上的名人。

kuí xiāo shì lì shǐ shàng de míng rén

Wei Xiao is a famous person in history.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隗

What does 隗 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隗 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隗?

What common words use 隗?

How to Write 隗 (kuí)