COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 味 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 未 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 味 (wèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
taste
wèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wèi
味
taste
Common words
wèi dào
味道
flavor; taste; (fig.) feeling (of ...); sense (of ...); hint (of ...); (fig.) interest; delight; (dialect) smell; odor
kǒu wèi
口味
a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor
měi wèi
美味
delicious; delicious food; delicacy
qì wèi
气味
odor; scent
qù wèi
趣味
fun; interest; delight; taste; liking; preference
wèi jué
味觉
sense of taste; gustation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 味
Say “wèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 味
Common words and phrases
wèi dào
flavor; taste; (fig.) feeling (of ...); sense (of ...); hint (of ...); (fig.) interest; delight; (dialect) smell; odor
kǒu wèi
a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor
měi wèi
delicious; delicious food; delicacy
qì wèi
odor; scent
qù wèi
fun; interest; delight; taste; liking; preference
wèi jué
sense of taste; gustation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“味”。
Zhège zì shì “wèi”.
This character is “味”.
我正在学习“味”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wèi” zì.
I am learning the character “味”.
请写一遍“味”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wèi”.
Please write “味” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 味?
味 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 味 (wèi) mean?
味 (wèi) means taste.
What is the radical of 味?
The radical of 味 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.