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

Q: What does 桅 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桅 (wéi) means "mast". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桅 stroke by stroke?

桅 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桅 and 杪?

桅 (wéi) and 杪 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 桅?

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

Q: What common words use 桅?

Common words containing 桅 include: 桅杆 (wéi gān) — mast (of a ship); 桅灯 (wéi dēng) — masthead light; lantern; 桅顶 (wéi dǐng) — masthead; top of the mast.

How to Write 桅

The character 桅 (wéi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

桅 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means mast.

Common Words with 桅

桅杆 wéi gān

mast (of a ship)

桅灯 wéi dēng

masthead light; lantern

桅顶 wéi dǐng

masthead; top of the mast

Example Sentences

船上有一根高桅杆。

chuán shàng yǒu yī gēn gāo wéi gān

There is a tall mast on the boat.

桅灯在夜里很亮。

wéi dēng zài yè lǐ hěn liàng

The masthead light is very bright at night.

鸟儿停在桅顶上。

niǎo ér tíng zài wéi dǐng shàng

The bird perched on the masthead.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桅 (wéi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桅

What does 桅 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桅 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桅?

What common words use 桅?

How to Write 桅 (wéi)