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

Q: What does 痿 (wěi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痿 (wěi) means "atrophy; impotence; paralysis". with 13 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痿 stroke by stroke?

痿 has 13 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痿 and 疵?

痿 (wěi) and 疵 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 痿?

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

Q: What common words use 痿?

Common words containing 痿 include: 痿缩 (wěi suō) — atrophy; shrinkage; 痿弱 (wěi ruò) — weak and atrophied; 阳痿 (yáng wěi) — impotence.

How to Write 痿

The character 痿 (wěi) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痿 is pronounced wěi in Mandarin Chinese. It means atrophy; impotence; paralysis.

Common Words with 痿

痿缩 wěi suō

atrophy; shrinkage

痿弱 wěi ruò

weak and atrophied

阳痿 yáng wěi

impotence

Example Sentences

他的肌肉开始痿缩。

tā de jī ròu kāi shǐ wěi suō

His muscles are starting to atrophy.

他的身体十分痿弱。

tā de shēn tǐ shí fēn wěi ruò

His body is very weak and atrophied.

这种药可以治阳痿。

zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ zhì yáng wěi

This medicine can treat impotence.

Similar Characters

疵 cī

痊 quán

痍 yí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痿

What does 痿 (wěi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痿 and 疵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痿?

What common words use 痿?

How to Write 痿 (wěi)