纬 Stroke Order — How to Write 纬
纬 is written in 7 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.
纬 Radical and Character Components
纬 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 韦 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 4 more strokes
纬 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wěi
Meanings of 纬 in Chinese
1
wěi纬
Weft (the transverse threads in weaving); also, latitude (an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator).
地球仪上标示着清晰的经纬线。
The globe shows clear lines of longitude and latitude.
In geography, refers to imaginary lines parallel to the equator on the Earth's surface, indicating distance north or south; latitude.
低纬度地区常年气候温暖湿润。
Low-latitude regions usually have a warm and humid climate year-round.
Refers to a horizontal path or road, akin to weft threads, often used to describe intersecting paths in a landscape or urban layout.
村庄周围的田埂交错，形成了一道道自然的纬线
The ridges around the village fields crisscross, forming natural horizontal lines.
An ancient term for a planet, as in 'weixing' (纬星).
古人常观测夜空中的纬星。
Ancient people often observed the 'weixing' (planets) in the night sky.
Refers to ancient Chinese texts, particularly from the Han Dynasty, that integrated superstitious beliefs with Confucian classics.
他潜心研究古代经典中的纬书，以求理解其深层含义
He devoted himself to studying the apocryphal texts within ancient classics to understand their deeper meanings.
To weave or braid (especially with thin strands or plant fibers) to form an item.
她用细柳条纬成了一个小篮子。
She wove a small basket with thin willow branches.
Common Words and Phrases with 纬
1
Latitude is the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator.
植物的生长受所在地的纬度影响很大
The growth of plants is greatly influenced by the latitude of their location.
2
The weft or woof; the yarn or thread that is woven horizontally across the warp to form a fabric.
工匠仔细地将纬纱穿过经纱，编织出美丽的图案
The artisan carefully wove the weft through the warp threads, creating a beautiful pattern.
3
Books from the Han Dynasty that interpret Confucian classics, mainly promoting superstitions and omens, but also containing some astronomical and calendrical knowledge.
在汉代，许多人相信纬书中记载的预言和天象解释，将其视为解读世事和自然变化的指南
During the Han Dynasty, many people believed in the prophecies and astronomical explanations recorded in the *weishu*, regarding them as guides for understanding worldly affairs and natural changes.
4
A line of latitude; an imaginary circle on the Earth's surface parallel to the equator.
编织这块布料时，需要小心地将纬线穿过经线，以确保图案平整。
When weaving this fabric, the weft threads need to be carefully passed through the warp threads to ensure the pattern is even.
More words with 纬
- chèn谶wěi纬prophecies and apocrypha, prognosticatory and apocryphal texts
- béi北wěi纬North Latitude, N. latitude
- jīng经wěi纬xiàn线lines of longitude and latitude, meridians and parallels
- wěi纬xīng星latitude star, circumpolar star
- zhōng中wěi纬dù度middle latitudes
- wěi纬lù路latitude road, parallel road
- chèn谶wěi纬zhī之xué学Apocryphal texts and prognostication, Prophetic apocrypha
Idioms with 纬
- wěi纬wǔ武jīng经wén文talented in both civil and military affairs
- jīng经tiān天wěi纬dì地manage grand and complex affairs
- wén文jīng经wǔ武wěi纬govern by civil and military means
- wěi纬dì地jīng经tiān天govern the world with great talent
- jīng经bāng帮wěi纬guó国govern and administer the state
- jīng经wěi纬tiān天dì地manage and organize vast affairs
- jīng经wǔ武wěi纬wén文govern with military and civil power
- lí嫠wěi纬zhī之yōu忧deep concern for public welfare
- nián年jīng经guó国wěi纬chronological and regional historical compilation
- tiān天jīng经dì地wěi纬unchangeable universal principles
- jīng经bāng邦wěi纬guó国govern a nation with skill and wisdom
- jīng经wěi纬tiān天xià下govern the world
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Open the tool →Questions about 纬
What does 纬 mean in Chinese?
纬 (wěi) means “An ancient term for a planet” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 纬?
纬 is pronounced wěi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 纬 have?
纬 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 纬?
纬 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 纬?
The radical of 纬 is 纟, and 纬 is a phono-semantic compound.