COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 微 is built
微 can be remembered by breaking it into 彳 + 山 + 兀 + 攵. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-middle-right structure.
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How to Write 微 (wēi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Wei
wēiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wēi
微
surname Wei
Common words
shāo wēi
稍微
a little bit
wēi xiào
微笑
smile; to smile
wēi xiǎo
微小
minute (i.e. extremely small); infinitesimal
bēi wēi
卑微
lowly; humble
lüè wēi
略微
a little bit; slightly
qīng wēi
轻微
slight; light; trivial; to a small extent
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 微
Say “wēi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 微
Common words and phrases
shāo wēi
a little bit
wēi xiào
smile; to smile
wēi xiǎo
minute (i.e. extremely small); infinitesimal
bēi wēi
lowly; humble
lüè wēi
a little bit; slightly
qīng wēi
slight; light; trivial; to a small extent
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“微”。
Zhège zì shì “wēi”.
This character is “微”.
我正在学习“微”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wēi” zì.
I am learning the character “微”.
请写一遍“微”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wēi”.
Please write “微” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 微?
微 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 微 (wēi) mean?
微 (wēi) means surname Wei.
What is the radical of 微?
The radical of 微 is 彳, associated with Not yet classified.