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

Q: What does 猥 (wěi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猥 (wěi) means "obscene; vulgar". with 12 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猥 stroke by stroke?

猥 has 12 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猥 and 狳?

猥 (wěi) and 狳 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 猥?

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

Q: What common words use 猥?

Common words containing 猥 include: 猥琐 (wěi suǒ) — wretched; sleazy; petty; 猥亵 (wěi xiè) — indecent; to molest; lewd; 卑猥 (bēi wěi) — vulgar; obscene.

How to Write 猥

The character 猥 (wěi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猥 is pronounced wěi in Mandarin Chinese. It means obscene; vulgar.

Common Words with 猥

猥琐 wěi suǒ

wretched; sleazy; petty

猥亵 wěi xiè

indecent; to molest; lewd

卑猥 bēi wěi

vulgar; obscene

Example Sentences

那个人的样子很猥琐。

nà ge rén de yàng zi hěn wěi suǒ

That person looks wretched and sleazy.

这种行为属于猥亵。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi shǔ yú wěi xiè

This behavior constitutes indecency.

他的言语非常卑猥。

tā de yán yǔ fēi cháng bēi wěi

His language is very vulgar.

Similar Characters

狳 yú

狴 bì

狷 juàn

Practice Writing 猥 (wěi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猥

What does 猥 (wěi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猥 and 狳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猥?

What common words use 猥?

How to Write 猥 (wěi)