COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 维 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 隹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 维 (wéi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to preserve
wéiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wéi
维
to preserve
Common words
sī wéi
思维
(line of) thought; thinking
wéi chí
维持
to keep; to maintain; to preserve
wéi xiū
维修
maintenance (of equipment); to protect and maintain
wéi hù
维护
to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold
gōng wéi
恭维
to praise; to speak highly of; compliment; praise
sān wéi
三维
three-dimensional; 3D
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
维
维
维
维
维
维
维
维
LEARNING TIP
Remember 维
Say “wéi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 维
Common words and phrases
sī wéi
(line of) thought; thinking
wéi chí
to keep; to maintain; to preserve
wéi xiū
maintenance (of equipment); to protect and maintain
wéi hù
to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold
gōng wéi
to praise; to speak highly of; compliment; praise
sān wéi
three-dimensional; 3D
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“维”。
Zhège zì shì “wéi”.
This character is “维”.
我正在学习“维”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wéi” zì.
I am learning the character “维”.
请写一遍“维”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wéi”.
Please write “维” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 维?
维 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 维 (wéi) mean?
维 (wéi) means to preserve.
What is the radical of 维?
The radical of 维 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.