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How to Write 唯 (wéi) — Meaning “Only / Solely”

wéi HSK Level 5 11 strokes Radical: 口

唯 (wéi) means "Only / Solely" in Chinese. It has 11 strokes with the radical 口, and is HSK Level 5.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 61% of HSK Level 5 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 唯一 (wéi yī), 唯有 (wéi yǒu), 唯美 (wéi měi).

Due to its 11 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 唯 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 唯

The character 唯 (wéi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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What Does wéi (唯) Mean in Chinese?

唯 means Only / Solely.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 唯 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character唯
Pinyinwéi (wei)
MeaningOnly / Solely
Strokes11
Radical口
HSK Level5
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 唯

唯 combines 口 (mouth) and 隹 (a short-tailed bird). The bird's call is a simple, single sound, which evolved to mean 'only' or 'solely'—a response that is singular and exclusive.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a bird (隹) perching on a mouth (口) that can only chirp one note—that's the only sound it makes.

Common Words with 唯

唯一 wéi yī
Only / Unique
唯有 wéi yǒu
Only / Alone
唯美 wéi měi
Aesthetic

Example Sentences

你是我唯一的老师。

nǐ shì wǒ wéi yī de lǎo shī

You are my only teacher.

唯有努力才能成功。

wéi yǒu nǔ lì cái néng chéng gōng

Only through hard work can one succeed.

这张照片很唯美。

zhè zhāng zhào piān hěn wéi měi

This photo is very aesthetic.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
唯 (current) wéi 11 口
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咢 è 9 口
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Frequently Asked Questions about 唯

唯 combines the radical 口 (mouth) on the left with 隹 (a short-tailed bird) on the right. The mouth suggests speaking or expressing, while the bird symbol hints at a single, focused call, together conveying the idea of 'only' or 'solely' — speaking one thing alone.

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