CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- wei2
- English meanings
- surname Wei, to encircle, to surround, all around, to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl)
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Full enclosure structure
Full enclosure arrangement: outside 囗; inside 韦.
Meaning & sound clues
囗 is identified as the meaning component, associated with “enclosure”.
韦 is identified as the sound component (wéi). Its pronunciation may differ from the modern pronunciation of 围.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
by
great; mighty
false; fake
digit
guard; defend
danger; dangerous
taste; flavor
but
hey
entrust; committee
power; dignity
comply; talk continuously
tail; end
towering; majestic
curtain; screen
tiny; slight
comfort; console
not
do; be
fear; awe
weft; latitude
maintain; dimension
gut
wither; wilt
luxuriant; azure
defend; guard
say; call; meaning
violate; disobey
Example sentences
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Related words
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- 氛围
- 范围
- 解围