位 (wèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 位 (wèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 位 (wèi) means "position; seat; (classifier for people)". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 位 stroke by stroke?

位 has 7 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 位 and 仔?

位 (wèi) and 仔 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 位?

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 位?

Common words containing 位 include: 哪位 (nǎ wèi) — Which person (polite); 座位 (zuò wèi) — Seat; 位子 (wèi zi) — seat; place.

How to Write 位

The character 位 (wèi) is written with 7 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

位 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means position; seat; (classifier for people).

As an HSK Level 2 character, 位 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 位

哪位 nǎ wèi

Which person (polite)

座位 zuò wèi

Seat

位子 wèi zi

seat; place

Example Sentences

请问您是哪位？

qǐng wèn nín shì nǎ wèi

May I ask who you are?

这里的座位很多。

zhè lǐ de zuò wèi hěn duō

There are many seats here.

我找到了一个位子。

wǒ zhǎo dào le yí gè wèi zi

I found a seat.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

Practice Writing 位 (wèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 位

What does 位 (wèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 位 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 位 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 位?

What common words use 位?

How to Write 位 (wèi)