COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尾 is built
Traditional etymology note: A furry 毛 tail behind a body 尸
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How to Write 尾 (wěi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
tail
wěiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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wěi
尾
tail
Common words
wěi ba
尾巴
tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5]
jié wěi
结尾
ending; coda; to wind up
wěi qì
尾气
exhaust; emissions
wěi shēng
尾声
coda; epilogue; end
zhuī wěi
追尾
to tailgate; to hit the car in front as a result of tailgating
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尾
Say “wěi” 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 尾
Common words and phrases
wěi ba
tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5]
jié wěi
ending; coda; to wind up
wěi qì
exhaust; emissions
wěi shēng
coda; epilogue; end
zhuī wěi
to tailgate; to hit the car in front as a result of tailgating
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尾?
尾 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 尾 (wěi) mean?
尾 (wěi) means tail.
What is the radical of 尾?
The radical of 尾 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.