PINYIN SYLLABLE
Chinese characters with Pinyin wai
Learn how to write 4 Chinese characters pronounced “wai” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.
START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS
Common “wai” Chinese characters
The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced wài
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation wài, including 外 (outside).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced wǎi
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation wǎi, including 崴 (high, lofty).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced wāi
2 dictionary entries use the pronunciation wāi, including 歪 (askew), 咼 (Chinese character).
PRINTABLE PRACTICE
Practice these wai characters
Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 2 useful characters from this pronunciation group.
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