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

Q: What does 萎 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萎 (wēi) means "wither; wilt". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萎 stroke by stroke?

萎 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 萎 and 兹?

萎 (wēi) and 兹 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 萎?

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

Q: What common words use 萎?

Common words containing 萎 include: 枯萎 (kū wěi) — to wither; to shrivel; 萎缩 (wēi suō) — shrink; atrophy; wither; 萎靡 (wěi mǐ) — listless; dispirited.

How to Write 萎

The character 萎 (wēi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

萎 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means wither; wilt.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: wēi, wěi.

Common Words with 萎

枯萎 kū wěi

to wither; to shrivel

萎缩 wēi suō

shrink; atrophy; wither

萎靡 wěi mǐ

listless; dispirited

Example Sentences

花朵已经枯萎了。

huā duǒ yǐ jīng kū wěi le

The flowers have already withered.

市场正在萎缩。

shì chǎng zhèng zài wēi suō

The market is shrinking.

他显得精神萎靡。

tā xiǎn de jīng shén wěi mǐ

He looks listless and dispirited.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萎

What does 萎 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萎 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萎?

What common words use 萎?

How to Write 萎 (wēi)