How to Write 威
The character 威 (wēi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
威 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means power; might; prestige.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 威 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 威
Example Sentences
他穿上制服很威风。
tā chuān shàng zhì fú hěn wēi fēng
He looks very impressive in his uniform.
这种药的威力很大。
zhè zhǒng yào de wēi lì hěn dà
This medicine is very powerful.
老师在班里很有威信。
lǎo shī zài bān lǐ hěn yǒu wēi xìn
The teacher has great prestige in the class.
Practice Writing 威 (wēi)
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