威 Stroke Order — How to Write 威
威 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 女, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
威 Radical and Character Components
威 is an ideographic compound. Dominating a woman 女 by force of arms 戈.
Radical: 女 + 6 more strokes
威 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wēi
Meanings of 威 in Chinese
1
wēi威
Awe-inspiring power, prestige, or authority that commands respect.
这位教授在学术界享有很高的权威。
This professor enjoys high authority in the academic world.
To exert power or influence, often to threaten or deter.
公司的惩罚措施具有一定的威慑力，让员工不敢轻易违反规定。
The company's disciplinary measures have a certain deterrent effect, making employees not dare to easily violate regulations.
Common Words and Phrases with 威
1
threaten by force; intimidate
他试图威逼店主降低价格，但店主坚决不让步。
He attempted to intimidate the shop owner into lowering prices, but the owner firmly refused to budge.
2
Power and benevolent rule, often encompassing both punishment and reward.
新任的团队经理凭借其公正的决策和对员工的关怀，很快树立起了自己的威德
The new team manager quickly established their authoritative presence and benevolent influence through fair decisions and care for their employees.
3
An imposing or majestic presence, indicative of power and prestige.
这匹骏马奔跑起来，鬃毛飞扬，十分威风
As this splendid horse galloped, with its mane flying, it looked truly majestic and awe-inspiring.
4
Majestic and awe-inspiring in appearance or manner, often conveying great power or dignity.
博物馆里陈列的古代青铜器，造型独特，威风凛凛
The ancient bronze artifacts displayed in the museum, with their unique designs, appeared majestic and awe-inspiring.
5
A single feather of a magnificent phoenix, indicating how a small part can reveal the greatness or excellence of the whole.
虽然只展示了一件作品，但从那精妙的工艺中，我们已然看到了这位工匠的非凡才华，真可谓威凤一羽。
Although only one piece was displayed, its exquisite craftsmanship already revealed the extraordinary talent of the artisan, truly a case of 'a single phoenix feather revealing its full glory'.
6
To wield absolute power, arbitrarily deciding rewards and punishments, and acting dictatorially.
新任经理在团队中威福自己，奖惩全凭他一句话
The new manager wields absolute power in the team, with rewards and punishments entirely at his sole discretion.
7
To intimidate or threaten.
那头狮子的威骇吼声让附近的动物都不敢靠近水边。
The lion's awe-inspiring roar deterred nearby animals from approaching the water's edge.
8
to intimidate; to threaten
那个大个子试图用他魁梧的身材威吓小个子，让他放弃玩具。
The big person tried to intimidate the smaller person with their bulky figure, making them give up the toy.
9
power; formidable force
这位艺术家画作中蕴含的独特情感，具有打动人心的强大威力
The unique emotions contained within this artist's paintings possess a powerful might that can deeply move people's hearts.
10
powerful and stern
教练威厉的目光，让队员们立刻收敛了嬉闹，认真投入训练。
The coach's stern and imposing gaze made the team members immediately stop their fooling around and focus seriously on training.
11
powerful and majestic
山脉在夕阳下显得格外威烈。
The mountain range appeared particularly majestic and imposing under the setting sun.
12
Prestige, power, or divine spirits and gods.
这座古老的寺庙，因其深厚的历史和独特的建筑风格，散发着一种令人敬畏的威灵。
This ancient temple, with its profound history and unique architectural style, emanates an aura of revered might and influence.
13
powerful and bold
在古代神话中，许多英雄都拥有威猛的力量，能够斩妖除魔。
In ancient myths, many heroes possessed formidable power, capable of slaying monsters and vanquishing evil.
14
Fame or renown earned through great strength or military achievements; prestige.
他凭借高超的武艺，在江湖上闯出了赫赫威名
With his exceptional martial skills, he established a formidable reputation in the martial arts world.
15
Venice, a unique water city and major port in northern Italy.
威尼斯以其独特的运河和浪漫的贡多拉而闻名于世。
Venice is renowned worldwide for its unique canals and romantic gondolas.
16
To coerce or threaten.
他试图威迫她签下那份不公平的合同，但她坚决拒绝了。
He attempted to coerce her into signing the unfair contract, but she firmly refused.
More words with 威
- quán权wēi威Authority
- zhù助wēi威cheer on, root for
- chěng逞wēi威fēng风throw one's weight around, show off one's power
- shì示wēi威to demonstrate; to protest publicly
- yán炎wēi威Oppressive power of intense heat.
- quán权wēi威xìng性Authority, Authoritativeness
- wēi威xié胁threat, threaten
- wēi威yán严Dignity, Majesty
- wēi威wǔ武Majestic, Powerful
- wēi威wàng望Prestige, Renown
- wēi威yí仪dignity, majesty
- wēi威shè慑Deterrence, Intimidation
- wēi威xìn信prestige, credibility
- wēi威shè慑lì力deterrence, deterrent
- wēi威shì士jì忌whisky, whiskey
- wēi威hǎi海wèi卫Weihaiwei, Weihaiwei British Leased Territory
- xià夏wēi威yí夷Hawaii
- ēn恩wēi威benevolence and authority, kindness and power
- wēi威fēng風lín凜lǐn凜Majestic, Awe-inspiring
- wēi威léng棱formidable power, sharp gleam
Idioms with 威
- wēi威ér而bù不měng猛dignified but not fierce
- wēi威fēng风sǎo扫dì地Prestige swept to the ground
- wēi威pò迫lì利yòu诱threaten and entice
- wēi威wǔ武bù不qū屈Unyielding to force or intimidation
- wēi威wǔ武xióng雄zhuàng壮mighty and majestic
- wēi威xié胁lì利yòu诱threaten and entice with benefits
- wēi威xìn信sǎo扫dì地lose all prestige and credibility
- wēi威zhèn震tiān天xià下awe the world with power
- bā八miàn面wēi威fēng风radiating grandeur and authority
- dǎ打xià下mǎ马wēi威Assert dominance with an intimidating first impression
- ēn恩wēi威bìng并jì济combine kindness with firmness
- ēn恩wēi威bìng并xíng行wield both kindness and strictness
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Open the tool →Questions about 威
What does 威 mean in Chinese?
威 (wēi) means “Awe-inspiring power” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 威?
威 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 威 have?
威 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 威?
威 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 女. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 威?
The radical of 威 is 女, and 威 is an ideographic compound.