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

Q: What does 违 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 违 (wéi) means "to violate / to go against". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 违 stroke by stroke?

违 has 7 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 违 and 巡?

违 (wéi) and 巡 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 违?

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

Q: What common words use 违?

Common words containing 违 include: 违反 (wéi fǎn) — to violate / to break (rules); 违约 (wéi yuē) — to break a contract; 违背 (wéi bèi) — to violate / to go against.

How to Write 违

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

违 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to violate / to go against.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 违 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 违

违反 wéi fǎn

to violate / to break (rules)

违约 wéi yuē

to break a contract

违背 wéi bèi

to violate / to go against

Example Sentences

不要违反交通规则。

bú yào wéi fǎn jiāo tōng guī zé

Don't violate traffic rules.

如果违约，要赔偿损失。

rú guǒ wéi yuē yào péi cháng sǔn shī

If the contract is breached, compensation for losses must be paid.

他违背了自己的诺言。

tā wéi bèi le zì jǐ de nuò yán

He broke his promise.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 违 (wéi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 违

What does 违 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 违 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 违 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 违?

What common words use 违?

How to Write 违 (wéi)