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

Q: What does 嵬 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嵬 (wéi) means "lofty / towering". with 12 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 嵬 stroke by stroke?

嵬 has 12 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 嵬 and 峨?

嵬 (wéi) and 峨 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 嵬?

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

Q: What common words use 嵬?

Common words containing 嵬 include: 崔嵬 (cuī wéi) — rocky and towering; 嵬峨 (wéi é) — towering and lofty; 嵬嵬 (wéi wéi) — lofty and towering.

How to Write 嵬

The character 嵬 (wéi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

嵬 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means lofty / towering.

Common Words with 嵬

崔嵬 cuī wéi

rocky and towering

嵬峨 wéi é

towering and lofty

嵬嵬 wéi wéi

lofty and towering

Example Sentences

山峰高大崔嵬。

shān fēng gāo dà cuī wéi

The mountain peaks are tall and majestic.

宫殿嵬峨壮观。

gōng diàn wéi é zhuàng guān

The palace is towering and magnificent.

嵬嵬高山立云间。

wéi wéi gāo shān lì yún jiān

The towering mountains stand among the clouds.

Similar Characters

峨 é

峪 yù

峭 qiào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嵬

What does 嵬 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嵬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嵬 and 峨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嵬?

What common words use 嵬?

How to Write 嵬 (wéi)