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

Q: What does 薇 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薇 (wēi) means "royal fern; vetch". with 16 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薇 stroke by stroke?

薇 has 16 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 薇 and 蒟?

薇 (wēi) and 蒟 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 薇?

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 薇?

Common words containing 薇 include: 蔷薇 (qiáng wēi) — rose / multiflora rose; 薇菜 (wēi cài) — royal fern (edible); 紫薇 (zǐ wēi) — crape myrtle.

How to Write 薇

The character 薇 (wēi) is written with 16 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

薇 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means royal fern; vetch.

Common Words with 薇

蔷薇 qiáng wēi

rose / multiflora rose

薇菜 wēi cài

royal fern (edible)

紫薇 zǐ wēi

crape myrtle

Example Sentences

这里的蔷薇很美。

zhè lǐ de qiáng wēi hěn měi

The roses here are very beautiful.

薇菜是一种野菜。

wēi cài shì yī zhǒng yě cài

Royal fern is a type of wild vegetable.

公园里种了紫薇花。

gōng yuán lǐ zhǒng le zǐ wēi huā

Crape myrtles are planted in the park.

Similar Characters

蒟 jǔ

蒻 ruò

蓂 míng

Practice Writing 薇 (wēi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薇

What does 薇 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薇 and 蒟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薇?

What common words use 薇?

How to Write 薇 (wēi)