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CHINESE CHARACTER
wéi
為
為
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do; be
- Numbered pinyin
- wei2
- English meanings
- to do; to act; to be; to become; to serve as
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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
surname Wei
entrust; committee
power; dignity
comply; talk continuously
tail; end
towering; majestic
curtain; screen
tiny; slight
comfort; console
not
fear; awe
weft; latitude
maintain; dimension
gut
wither; wilt
luxuriant; azure
defend; guard
say; call; meaning
violate; disobey
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Related words
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- 認為
- 行為
- 作為
- 成為
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