韋 meaning and stroke order
Tanned leather; surname
How to write 韋, stroke by stroke
9 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 韋
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- soft leather
How 韋 is built
Components of the character.
How to remember 韋
Picture a mouth 口 in the middle with strokes wrapping above and below it, like a strip of soft leather folded around something to bind it. The center box reminds you that leather 韋 (wéi) is something you wrap and tie.
Today 韋 is mostly seen as a surname and inside other characters, while the leather meaning survives mainly in classical texts. In simplified Chinese it is written 韦, as in the unit name 韦伯 (Wéibó). Example: 他姓韋。(Tā xìng Wéi.) His surname is Wei.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 韋 with 偉 (wěi, great) or 圍 (wéi, surround), which contain 韋 as a part. 偉 is third tone, while 韋 and 圍 are both second tone.
Common words with 韋
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 韋伯 | Wéibó | weber (unit of magnetic flux, Wb) |
Characters that contain 韋
Learning 韋 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 韋
How many strokes are in 韋?
韋 is written with 9 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 韋 mean?
韋 (wéi) means tanned leather; surname. A common word with it is 韦伯 (Wéibó), meaning "weber (unit of magnetic flux, Wb)".
How do you pronounce 韋?
韋 is pronounced wéi, in the second tone (rising).
What is the simplified form of 韋?
韋 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 韦, used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 韋 the same as the surname 魏 (Wèi)?
No. 韋 (Wéi) is second tone and 魏 (Wèi) is fourth tone, and they are different family names. Both are often romanized as Wei, so check the character.
Why does 韋 appear in characters like 違 and 衛?
韋 works as a component in many characters, often giving a hint to the sound. 違 (wéi, violate) and 衛 (wèi, guard) both sound close to wéi.