COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 谓 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 胃 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 谓 (wèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to speak
wèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
wèi
谓
to speak
Common words
kě wèi
可谓
it could even be said
suǒ wèi
所谓
so-called; what is called
wú suǒ wèi
无所谓
to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 谓
Say “wèi” 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 谓
Common words and phrases
kě wèi
it could even be said
suǒ wèi
so-called; what is called
wú suǒ wèi
to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“谓”。
Zhège zì shì “wèi”.
This character is “谓”.
我正在学习“谓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wèi” zì.
I am learning the character “谓”.
请写一遍“谓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wèi”.
Please write “谓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 谓?
谓 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 谓 (wèi) mean?
谓 (wèi) means to speak.
What is the radical of 谓?
The radical of 谓 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.