COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 歪 is built
Traditional etymology note: Not 不 straight 正
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How to Write 歪 (wāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
askew
wāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wāi
歪
askew
Common words
wāi qū
歪曲
to distort; to misrepresent
wāi
歪
askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
歪
歪
歪
歪
歪
歪
歪
歪
LEARNING TIP
Remember 歪
Say “wāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 歪
Common words and phrases
wāi qū
to distort; to misrepresent
wāi
askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“歪”。
Zhège zì shì “wāi”.
This character is “歪”.
我正在学习“歪”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wāi” zì.
I am learning the character “歪”.
请写一遍“歪”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wāi”.
Please write “歪” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 歪?
歪 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 歪 (wāi) mean?
歪 (wāi) means askew.
What is the radical of 歪?
The radical of 歪 is 止, associated with Not yet classified.