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

Q: What does 围 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 围 (wéi) means "To surround / Enclose". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 围 stroke by stroke?

围 has 7 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 围 and 囚?

围 (wéi) and 囚 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 围?

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

Q: What common words use 围?

Common words containing 围 include: 围巾 (wéi jīn) — Scarf; 周围 (zhōu wéi) — surroundings / around; 范围 (fàn wéi) — Scope / Range.

How to Write 围

The character 围 (wéi) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 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

围 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To surround / Enclose.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 围 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 围

围巾 wéi jīn

Scarf

周围 zhōu wéi

surroundings / around

范围 fàn wéi

Scope / Range

Example Sentences

我买了一条围巾。

wǒ mǎi le yī tiáo wéi jīn

I bought a scarf.

学校周围有很多树。

xué xiào zhōu wéi yǒu hěn duō shù

There are many trees around the school.

考试范围很大。

kǎo shì fàn wéi hěn dà

The exam covers a wide range of topics.

Similar Characters

囚 qiú

四 sì

囝 jiǎn

Practice Writing 围 (wéi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 围

What does 围 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 围 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 围 and 囚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 围?

What common words use 围?

How to Write 围 (wéi)