唯 (wéi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唯 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

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

Q: How do you write 唯 stroke by stroke?

唯 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唯 and 呲?

唯 (wéi) and 呲 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 唯?

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

Q: What common words use 唯?

Common words containing 唯 include: 唯一 (wéi yī) — Only / Unique; 唯有 (wéi yǒu) — Only / Alone; 唯美 (wéi měi) — Aesthetic.

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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

唯 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Only / Solely.

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

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

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唯 (wéi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唯

What does 唯 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唯 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唯?

What common words use 唯?

How to Write 唯 (wéi)