崴 (wǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 崴 (wǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 崴 (wǎi) means "To sprain / uneven". with 12 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 崴 stroke by stroke?

崴 has 12 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 崴 and 峨?

崴 (wǎi) and 峨 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 崴?

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

Q: What common words use 崴?

Common words containing 崴 include: 崴脚 (wǎi jiǎo) — To sprain one's ankle; 崴了 (wǎi le) — Sprained; 走崴了 (zǒu wǎi le) — To sprain one's ankle while walking..

How to Write 崴

The character 崴 (wǎi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

崴 is pronounced wǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sprain / uneven.

Common Words with 崴

崴脚 wǎi jiǎo

To sprain one's ankle

崴了 wǎi le

Sprained

走崴了 zǒu wǎi le

To sprain one's ankle while walking.

Example Sentences

跑步时不要崴脚。

pǎo bù shí bú yào wǎi jiǎo

Don't sprain your ankle while running.

我的脚崴了。

wǒ de jiǎo wǎi le

I sprained my ankle.

他走路走崴了。

tā zǒu lù zǒu wǎi le

He sprained his ankle while walking.

Similar Characters

峨 é

峪 yù

峭 qiào

Practice Writing 崴 (wǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 崴

What does 崴 (wǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 崴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 崴 and 峨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 崴?

What common words use 崴?

How to Write 崴 (wǎi)