COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胃 is built
Traditional etymology note: The stomach ⺼ behind the abdominal muscles 田
More “wei” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 胃 (wèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stomach
wèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wèi
胃
stomach
Common words
wèi kǒu
胃口
appetite; liking
wèi
胃
stomach
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
胃
胃
胃
胃
胃
胃
胃
胃
LEARNING TIP
Remember 胃
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 胃
Common words and phrases
wèi kǒu
appetite; liking
wèi
stomach
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胃?
胃 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 胃 (wèi) mean?
胃 (wèi) means stomach.
What is the radical of 胃?
The radical of 胃 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.