COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 唯 is built
唯 can be remembered by breaking it into 口 + 隹. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 唯 (wéi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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wéiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wéi
唯
only
Common words
wéi yī
唯一
only; sole
wéi dú
唯独
only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique
wéi yǒu
唯有
only
wéi
唯
only; alone; -ism (in Chinese, a prefix, often combined with a suffix such as 主義|主义[zhu3 yi4] or 論|论[lun4], e.g. 唯理論|唯理论[wei2 li3 lun4], rationalism)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
唯
唯
唯
唯
唯
唯
唯
唯
LEARNING TIP
Remember 唯
Say “wéi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 唯
Common words and phrases
wéi yī
only; sole
wéi dú
only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique
wéi yǒu
only
wéi
only; alone; -ism (in Chinese, a prefix, often combined with a suffix such as 主義|主义[zhu3 yi4] or 論|论[lun4], e.g. 唯理論|唯理论[wei2 li3 lun4], rationalism)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“唯”。
Zhège zì shì “wéi”.
This character is “唯”.
我正在学习“唯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wéi” zì.
I am learning the character “唯”.
请写一遍“唯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wéi”.
Please write “唯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 唯?
唯 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 唯 (wéi) mean?
唯 (wéi) means only.
What is the radical of 唯?
The radical of 唯 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.