COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 围 is built
Traditional etymology note: 囗 (enclosure) suggests the meaning, while 韦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 围 (wéi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to encircle
wéiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wéi
围
to encircle
Common words
zhōu wéi
周围
environs; surroundings; periphery
fàn wéi
范围
range; scope; limit; extent
wéi jīn
围巾
scarf; shawl
wéi rào
围绕
to revolve around; to center on (an issue)
fēn wéi
氛围
ambience; atmosphere
wéi qí
围棋
the game of Go
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
围
围
围
围
围
围
围
围
LEARNING TIP
Remember 围
Say “wéi” 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 围
Common words and phrases
zhōu wéi
environs; surroundings; periphery
fàn wéi
range; scope; limit; extent
wéi jīn
scarf; shawl
wéi rào
to revolve around; to center on (an issue)
fēn wéi
ambience; atmosphere
wéi qí
the game of Go
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“围”。
Zhège zì shì “wéi”.
This character is “围”.
我正在学习“围”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wéi” zì.
I am learning the character “围”.
请写一遍“围”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wéi”.
Please write “围” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 围?
围 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 围 (wéi) mean?
围 (wéi) means to encircle.
What is the radical of 围?
The radical of 围 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.