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

Q: What does 惟 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惟 (wéi) means "only; but". with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惟 stroke by stroke?

惟 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惟 and 恂?

惟 (wéi) and 恂 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 惟?

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

Q: What common words use 惟?

Common words containing 惟 include: 惟一 (wéi yī) — only; sole; 惟有 (wéi yǒu) — only; alone; 惟恐 (wéi kǒng) — for fear that; lest.

How to Write 惟

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

惟 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means only; but.

Common Words with 惟

惟一 wéi yī

only; sole

惟有 wéi yǒu

only; alone

惟恐 wéi kǒng

for fear that; lest

Example Sentences

这是我惟一的要求。

zhè shì wǒ wéi yī de yāo qiú

This is my only request.

惟有努力才能成功。

wéi yǒu nǔ lì cái néng chéng gōng

Only through hard work can one succeed.

他惟恐自己会迟到。

tā wéi kǒng zì jǐ huì chí dào

He was afraid that he might be late.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惟

What does 惟 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惟 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惟?

What common words use 惟?

How to Write 惟 (wéi)