维 Stroke Order — How to Write 维
维 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.
维 Radical and Character Components
Components:纟隹
维 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 隹 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 8 more strokes
维 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wéi
Meanings of 维 in Chinese
1
wéi维
To maintain or preserve a connection or relationship.
我们需要共同努力，维系这份友谊
We need to work together to maintain this friendship.
To maintain, preserve, or repair; also used in 'vitamin'.
多吃蔬菜水果可以补充身体所需的维生素。
Eating more fruits and vegetables can supplement the vitamins your body needs.
Guiding principles or foundational rules/framework; to maintain or uphold a structure or order.
社区的正常秩序需要大家共同来维护。
The normal order of the community needs everyone to work together to maintain it.
In mathematics and geometry, 'dimension' refers to a fundamental concept of space and extent. For instance, common space is three-dimensional, a plane is two-dimensional, and a line is one-dimensional.
这个模型展示了物体在三维空间中的运动轨迹。
This model demonstrates the trajectory of an object in three-dimensional space.
To think; to ponder; thought; way of thinking (as in '思维').
他的思维方式很独特。
His way of thinking is very unique.
Because of; for the sake of (often used in classical or literary contexts).
维此心愿，他远赴他乡。
For the sake of this aspiration, he journeyed far from home.
A classical Chinese particle, used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence for emphasis, often conveying a sense of 'only' or 'indeed', as seen in idioms like '维妙维肖' (vividly true to life).
他画的猫咪维妙维肖，仿佛下一秒就会跳出来。
The cat he painted is remarkably lifelike, as if it's about to jump out any second.
Common Words and Phrases with 维
1
To maintain, keep, preserve, or protect something.
他们努力维持着长久的友谊。
They work hard to maintain their long-lasting friendship.
2
A vascular bundle is a strand of conducting tissues, including xylem and phloem, in plants that transports water and nutrients.
植物的维管束负责输送水分和养分，维持植物的正常生长
The vascular bundles of plants are responsible for transporting water and nutrients, maintaining the plant's normal growth.
3
To maintain, preserve, protect, or uphold something (e.g., rights, reputation, status).
我们应该共同维护社区的整洁。
We should collectively maintain the cleanliness of the community.
4
To sustain life or livelihood; to support oneself or one's family.
许多岛民靠捕鱼和旅游业维生。
Many islanders make a living from fishing and tourism.
5
Organic compounds essential for human and animal growth and metabolism, crucial for health.
多吃水果和蔬菜可以补充身体所需的维生素。
Eating more fruits and vegetables can supplement the vitamins your body needs.
6
to maintain; to keep in existence; to hold together
维系生态平衡对环境健康至关重要。
Maintaining ecological balance is crucial for environmental health.
7
Reform or modernization, involving the abandonment of old practices and the adoption of new ones, typically in government and society.
这座老剧院通过引进现代元素，成功地进行了艺术维新，吸引了更多年轻观众。
This old theater successfully carried out an artistic reform by introducing modern elements, attracting more young audiences.
8
to maintain, repair, or service something
这台机器需要定期维修以确保其正常运行。
This machine needs regular maintenance to ensure its proper functioning.
9
Vienna is the capital city of Austria, historically known as a world music capital.
维也纳以其深厚的音乐传统和美丽的建筑而闻名于世。
Vienna is renowned worldwide for its profound musical tradition and beautiful architecture.
More words with 维
- xiān纤wéi维fiber
- gōng恭wéi维flatter, compliment
- sī思wéi维thought, thinking
- bō玻li璃xiān纤wéi维fiberglass, glass fiber
- sī思wéi维néng能lì力Thinking ability.
- sū苏wéi维āi埃Soviet
- wù戊xū戌wéi维xīn新Hundred Days' Reform, Reform Movement of 1898
- guāng光dǎo导xiān纤wéi维optical fiber, fiber optics
- sān三wéi维three-dimensional, 3D
- sì四wéi维four dimensions, 4D
- wéi维xiū修zhàn站service station, repair shop
- èr二wéi维mǎ码QR code, Quick Response code
- má麻xiān纤wéi维hemp fiber, flax fiber
- wáng王guó国wéi维Wang Guowei, Wang Kuo-wei
- wéi维chí持shēng生jì计make a living, earn a living
- chuàng创xīn新sī思wéi维innovative thinking, creative thinking
- shàn膳shí食xiān纤wéi维dietary fiber, fiber
- wéi维chí持shēng生cún存Sustain life, Survive
- wéi维hù护néng能lì力Maintainability, Maintenance capability
- wéi维xiū修gōng工rén人repairman, maintenance worker
Idioms with 维
- wéi维miào妙wéi维xiào肖wonderfully lifelike
- bù步lǚ履wéi维jiān艰walk with great difficulty
- chuàng创yè业wéi维jiān艰starting a business is arduous
- gé革jiù旧wéi维xīn新abolish old and establish new
- jìn进tuì退wéi维gǔ谷in a dilemma
- jìn进tuì退wéi维jiān艰difficult to advance or retreat
- wù物lì力wéi维jiān艰resources are scarce and hard to sustain
- xián咸yù与wéi维xīn新All participate in renewal
- guó国zhī之sì四wéi维four cardinal principles of a nation
- fú伏wéi维shàng尚xiǎng飨Humbly, may you enjoy the offerings
- jìn进tuì退wéi维jí亟in a critical dilemma
- kǒu口sòng诵xīn心wéi维Recite aloud and ponder deeply
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Open the tool →Questions about 维
What does 维 mean in Chinese?
维 (wéi) means “To maintain, preserve, or repair” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 维?
维 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 维 have?
维 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 维?
维 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 维?
The radical of 维 is 纟, and 维 is a phono-semantic compound.