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

Q: What does 闱 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 闱 (wéi) means "examination hall / palace side gate". with 7 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闱 stroke by stroke?

闱 has 7 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 闱 and 闪?

闱 (wéi) and 闪 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 闱?

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

Q: What common words use 闱?

Common words containing 闱 include: 春闱 (chūn wéi) — Spring imperial examination; 秋闱 (qiū wéi) — Provincial civil service examination (held in autumn).; 闱场 (wéi chǎng) — examination venue (imperial exams).

How to Write 闱

The character 闱 (wéi) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

闱 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means examination hall / palace side gate.

Common Words with 闱

春闱 chūn wéi

Spring imperial examination

秋闱 qiū wéi

Provincial civil service examination (held in autumn).

闱场 wéi chǎng

examination venue (imperial exams)

Example Sentences

他参加了春闱。

tā cān jiā le chūn wéi

He took part in the imperial spring examination.

秋闱在八月举行。

qiū wéi zài bā yuè jǔ xíng

The provincial civil service examination is held in August.

考生进入了闱场。

kǎo shēng jìn rù le wéi chǎng

The candidates entered the examination hall.

Similar Characters

闪 shǎn

闫 yán

闭 bì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闱

What does 闱 (wéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闱 and 闪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闱?

What common words use 闱?

How to Write 闱 (wéi)