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

Q: What does 胃 (wèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胃 (wèi) means "Stomach". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 胃 stroke by stroke?

胃 has 9 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 胃 and 肝?

胃 (wèi) and 肝 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 胃?

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

Q: What common words use 胃?

Common words containing 胃 include: 胃口 (wèi kǒu) — Appetite; 胃痛 (wèi tòng) — Stomachache; 肠胃 (cháng wèi) — Stomach and intestines; digestive system..

How to Write 胃

The character 胃 (wèi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ 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

胃 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stomach.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 胃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 胃

胃口 wèi kǒu

Appetite

胃痛 wèi tòng

Stomachache

肠胃 cháng wèi

Stomach and intestines; digestive system.

Example Sentences

我今天的胃口很好。

wǒ jīn tiān de wèi kǒu hěn hǎo

I have a good appetite today.

我昨天晚上胃痛。

wǒ zuó tiān wǎn shàng wèi tòng

I had a stomachache last night.

他的肠胃不太好。

tā de cháng wèi bù tài hǎo

His digestion is not very good.

Similar Characters

肝 gān

肠 cháng

股 gǔ

Practice Writing 胃 (wèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胃

What does 胃 (wèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胃 and 肝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胃?

What common words use 胃?

How to Write 胃 (wèi)