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

Q: What does 逶 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逶 (wēi) means "winding". with 11 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逶 stroke by stroke?

逶 has 11 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逶 and 迶?

逶 (wēi) and 迶 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 逶?

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

Q: What common words use 逶?

Common words containing 逶 include: 逶迤 (wēi yí) — winding and meandering; 逶随 (wēi suí) — to wind along; 逶迟 (wēi chí) — winding and slow.

How to Write 逶

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

逶 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means winding.

Common Words with 逶

逶迤 wēi yí

winding and meandering

逶随 wēi suí

to wind along

逶迟 wēi chí

winding and slow

Example Sentences

长城逶迤在山间。

cháng chéng wēi yí zài shān jiān

The Great Wall meanders through the mountains.

影子逶随在身后。

yǐng zi wēi suí zài shēn hòu

The shadow follows closely behind.

路途遥远且逶迟。

lù tú yáo yuǎn qiě wēi chí

The journey is long and winding.

Similar Characters

迶 yòu

迷 mí

迸 bèng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逶

What does 逶 (wēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逶 and 迶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逶?

What common words use 逶?

How to Write 逶 (wēi)