COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 位 is built
Traditional etymology note: The place where a person 亻 stands 立
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How to Write 位 (wèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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wèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wèi
位
position
Common words
chē wèi
车位
parking spot; unloading point; garage place; stand for taxi
dān wèi
单位
unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole); work unit (place of employment, esp. in the PRC prior to economic reform)
gè wèi
各位
everybody; all (guests, colleagues etc); all of you
zuò wèi
座位
seat
dì wèi
地位
position; status; place
wèi yú
位于
to be located at; to be situated at; to lie
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
位
位
位
位
位
位
位
位
LEARNING TIP
Remember 位
Say “wèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 位
Common words and phrases
chē wèi
parking spot; unloading point; garage place; stand for taxi
dān wèi
unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole); work unit (place of employment, esp. in the PRC prior to economic reform)
gè wèi
everybody; all (guests, colleagues etc); all of you
zuò wèi
seat
dì wèi
position; status; place
wèi yú
to be located at; to be situated at; to lie
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“位”。
Zhège zì shì “wèi”.
This character is “位”.
我正在学习“位”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wèi” zì.
I am learning the character “位”.
请写一遍“位”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wèi”.
Please write “位” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 位?
位 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 位 (wèi) mean?
位 (wèi) means position.
What is the radical of 位?
The radical of 位 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.