COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 为 is built
为 can be remembered by breaking it into 丶 + 力 + 丶. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 为 (wèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
as (in the capacity of)
wèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wèi / wéi
为
as (in the capacity of)
Common words
yīn wèi
因为
because; owing to; on account of
rèn wéi
认为
to believe; to think; to consider; to feel
wèi le
为了
for; for the purpose of; in order to
yǐ wéi
以为
to think (i.e. to take it to be true that ...) (Usually there is an implication that the notion is mistaken – except when expressing one's own current opinion.)
chéng wéi
成为
to become; to turn into
fēn wéi
分为
to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 为
Say “wèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 为
Common words and phrases
yīn wèi
because; owing to; on account of
rèn wéi
to believe; to think; to consider; to feel
wèi le
for; for the purpose of; in order to
yǐ wéi
to think (i.e. to take it to be true that ...) (Usually there is an implication that the notion is mistaken – except when expressing one's own current opinion.)
chéng wéi
to become; to turn into
fēn wéi
to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“为”。
Zhège zì shì “wèi”.
This character is “为”.
我正在学习“为”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wèi” zì.
I am learning the character “为”.
请写一遍“为”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wèi”.
Please write “为” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 为?
为 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 为 (wèi) mean?
为 (wèi) means as (in the capacity of).
What is the radical of 为?
The radical of 为 is 丶, associated with Not yet classified.