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

Q: What does 维 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 维 (wéi) means "to maintain; dimension". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 维 stroke by stroke?

维 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 维 and 绑?

维 (wéi) and 绑 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 维?

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

Q: What common words use 维?

Common words containing 维 include: 维护 (wéi hù) — to maintain; to safeguard; 维修 (wéi xiū) — to repair; maintenance; 维生素 (wéi shēng sù) — vitamin.

How to Write 维

The character 维 (wéi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

维 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to maintain; dimension.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 维 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 维

维护 wéi hù

to maintain; to safeguard

维修 wéi xiū

to repair; maintenance

维生素 wéi shēng sù

vitamin

Example Sentences

我们要维护和平。

wǒ men yào wéi hù hé píng

We must maintain peace.

电脑需要维修了。

diàn nǎo xū yào wéi xiū le

The computer needs to be repaired.

多吃蔬菜补维生素。

duō chī shū cài bǔ wéi shēng sù

Eat more vegetables to supplement vitamins.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

Practice Writing 维 (wéi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 维

What does 维 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 维 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 维 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 维?

What common words use 维?

How to Write 维 (wéi)