伟 (wěi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伟 (wěi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伟 (wěi) means "Great; grand; extraordinary.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伟 stroke by stroke?

伟 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伟 and 什?

伟 (wěi) and 什 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 伟?

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

Q: What common words use 伟?

Common words containing 伟 include: 伟大 (wěi dà) — Great; mighty; grand.; 伟人 (wěi rén) — A great person; a giant among men.; 雄伟 (xióng wěi) — majestic; magnificent.

How to Write 伟

The character 伟 (wěi) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

伟 is pronounced wěi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Great; grand; extraordinary..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 伟 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 伟

伟大 wěi dà

Great; mighty; grand.

伟人 wěi rén

A great person; a giant among men.

雄伟 xióng wěi

majestic; magnificent

Example Sentences

母亲是很伟大的。

mǔ qīn shì hěn wěi dà de

Mothers are great.

我们要学习伟人的精神。

wǒ men yào xué xí wěi rén de jīng shén

We should learn from the spirit of great people.

长城非常雄伟。

cháng chéng fēi cháng xióng wěi

The Great Wall is very majestic.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 伟 (wěi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伟

What does 伟 (wěi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伟 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伟?

What common words use 伟?

How to Write 伟 (wěi)