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

Q: What does 味 (wèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 味 (wèi) means "taste / flavor / smell". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 味 stroke by stroke?

味 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 味 and 吁?

味 (wèi) and 吁 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 味?

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

Q: What common words use 味?

Common words containing 味 include: 味道 (wèi dào) — taste / flavor; 香味 (xiāng wèi) — fragrance or aroma; 趣味 (qù wèi) — Interest; delight; taste..

How to Write 味

The character 味 (wèi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

味 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means taste / flavor / smell.

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

Common Words with 味

味道 wèi dào

taste / flavor

香味 xiāng wèi

fragrance or aroma

趣味 qù wèi

Interest; delight; taste.

Example Sentences

这个菜的味道很好。

zhè ge cài de wèi dào hěn hǎo

The flavor of this dish is very good.

我闻到了花的香味。

wǒ wén dào le huā de xiāng wèi

I smelled the fragrance of flowers.

这本书很有趣味。

zhè běn shū hěn yǒu qù wèi

This book is very interesting.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 味 (wèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 味

What does 味 (wèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 味 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 味 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 味?

What common words use 味?

How to Write 味 (wèi)