巍 (wēi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 巍 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巍 (wēi) means "lofty; majestic". with 20 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 巍 stroke by stroke?

巍 has 20 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 巍 and 巅?

巍 (wēi) and 巅 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 巍?

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 巍?

Common words containing 巍 include: 巍峨 (wēi é) — towering; majestic; 巍然 (wēi rán) — towering; imposing; 巍巍 (wēi wēi) — towering; majestic.

How to Write 巍

The character 巍 (wēi) is written with 20 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

巍 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means lofty; majestic.

Common Words with 巍

巍峨 wēi é

towering; majestic

巍然 wēi rán

towering; imposing

巍巍 wēi wēi

towering; majestic

Example Sentences

巍峨的山峰很高。

wēi é de shān fēng hěn gāo

The majestic peaks are very high.

他巍然不动。

tā wēi rán bù dòng

He stood firm and unshakable.

巍巍群山很美丽。

wēi wēi qún shān hěn měi lì

The majestic mountains are very beautiful.

Similar Characters

巅 diān

巆 róng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巍

What does 巍 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 巍 and 巅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巍?

What common words use 巍?

How to Write 巍 (wēi)