崴 Stroke Order — How to Write 崴

崴 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 山, 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.

崴 Radical and Character Components

Components:山威

崴 is a phono-semantic compound: 山 (mountain) carries the meaning, while 威 indicates the sound.

Radical: 山 + 9 more strokes

崴 Pronunciation and Pinyin

wǎi
wēi

Meanings of 崴 in Chinese

wǎi崴

A bend or curve in a mountain or river, often used in place names, similar to its use in 'Hǎishēnwǎi' (Vladivostok).

小渔村坐落在海边的一个小崴处，风景优美

The small fishing village is nestled in a small bend by the sea, offering beautiful scenery.

To sprain or twist (an ankle or foot).

跑步时不小心崴了脚。

I accidentally twisted my ankle while running.

Of a mountain path, uneven or rugged.

这条山路很崴，走起来要小心。

This mountain path is very uneven, so be careful when walking.

wēi崴

Describing the appearance of high and towering mountains, often used in the compound '崴嵬'.

远处群山崴嵬，气势磅礴

The distant mountains are towering and majestic.

Common Words and Phrases with 崴

wēi崴ní泥

To be stuck in a difficult situation, especially one resembling being bogged down in mud; to be in a tight spot.

这个新产品开发进展不顺利，现在有点崴泥了，需要大家集思广益才能找到出路。

The development of this new product isn't progressing smoothly; it's a bit stuck in a difficult situation right now, and we need everyone to brainstorm to find a way out.

wēi崴wéi嵬

towering