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萎 Stroke Order — How to Write 萎

Stroke Order

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

萎 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹委

萎 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 委 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 8 more strokes

萎 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wěi

Meanings of 萎 in Chinese

1

wěi萎

to wither; to shrivel; to decline
长期缺乏阳光和水分，那盆植物逐渐枯萎了
Due to prolonged lack of sunlight and water, that potted plant gradually withered.

Common Words and Phrases with 萎

1
wěi萎dùn顿
tired; dispirited; exhausted
忙碌了一整天，她感到身体萎顿，连说话的力气都没有了。
After a busy day, she felt physically exhausted and lacked even the strength to speak.
2
wěi萎huáng黄
Withered and yellow, typically referring to plants; it can also describe a person's complexion as pale and sallow, often indicating illness or weakness.
花园里的花草因为长时间缺水而显得萎黄。
The flowers and plants in the garden looked withered and yellow due to prolonged lack of water.
3
wěi萎luò落
wither and fall; decline
夏日炎炎，花园里的花朵因缺水而渐渐萎落
In the scorching summer, the flowers in the garden gradually withered and fell due to lack of water.
4
wěi萎mǐ靡
Languid; listless; dispirited.
经过一场大病，她身体虚弱，精神也有些萎靡。
After a serious illness, she was physically weak and her spirits were a bit low.
5
wěi萎niān蔫
To wilt; (of plants) to become limp and droop due to lack of water.
花盆里的花因为长时间没浇水，已经开始萎蔫了。
The flowers in the pot have started to wilt because they haven't been watered for a long time.
6
wěi萎ruò弱
weak; feeble; weary
这株幼苗看起来有些萎弱，可能需要更多的阳光和水分。
This young seedling looks a bit weak and feeble; it might need more sunlight and water.
7
wěi萎suō缩
To atrophy (e.g., muscles, tissues); or to shrink/decline (e.g., an economy).
长期缺乏锻炼会导致肌肉萎缩，力量减弱。
Long-term lack of exercise can lead to muscle atrophy and weakened strength.
8
wěi萎xiè谢
To wither; to fade and droop (referring to plants and flowers).
盆栽里的花朵因为缺乏水分而渐渐萎谢了。
The flowers in the potted plant gradually withered due to lack of water.

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Questions about 萎

What does 萎 mean in Chinese?

萎 (wěi) means “to wither” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 萎?

萎 is pronounced wěi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 萎 have?

萎 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 萎?

萎 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 萎?

The radical of 萎 is 艹, and 萎 is a phono-semantic compound.