COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 畏
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A monster with a scary head 田
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How to Write 畏 (wèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fear
wèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wèi
畏
to fear
Common words
jìng wèi
敬畏
to revere
wèi jù
畏惧
to fear; to dread; foreboding
wèi suō
畏缩
to cower; to flinch; to quail; to recoil
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 畏
Say “wèi” 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 畏
Common words and phrases
jìng wèi
to revere
wèi jù
to fear; to dread; foreboding
wèi suō
to cower; to flinch; to quail; to recoil
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 畏?
畏 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 畏 (wèi) mean?
畏 (wèi) means to fear.
What is the radical of 畏?
The radical of 畏 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.