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苇 Stroke Order — How to Write 苇

Stroke Order

苇 is written in 7 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.

苇 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹韦

苇 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (grass) carries the meaning, while 韦 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 4 more strokes

苇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wěi

Meanings of 苇 in Chinese

1

wěi苇

Reed, as in '芦苇' (lúwěi), a tall grass that grows in wet places.
湖边长满了芦苇。
The lakeside is full of reeds.

Common Words and Phrases with 苇

1
wěi苇bó箔
reed matting; a mat or curtain woven from reeds
夏日炎炎，农家小院里挂着一扇苇箔，遮挡着毒辣的阳光，带来一丝凉意。
On a scorching summer day, a reed mat hung in the farmhouse courtyard, blocking the harsh sunlight and providing a touch of coolness.
2
wěi苇dàng荡
reed marshes
那片美丽的苇荡是许多水鸟的栖息地。
That beautiful reed bed is home to many water birds.
3
wěi苇táng塘
A pond or marshy area where reeds grow abundantly.
在夕阳的照耀下，远处的苇塘闪耀着金色的光芒。
Under the setting sun, the distant reed pond shimmered with golden light.
4
wěi苇xí席
reed mat
奶奶坐在苇席上，一边扇着扇子，一边给我讲故事。
Grandma sat on the reed mat, fanning herself, and telling me stories.
5
wěi苇zǐ子
reed
河边长满了绿油油的苇子，微风吹过，轻轻摇曳。
The riverside is full of lush green reeds, gently swaying in the breeze.

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Questions about 苇

What does 苇 mean in Chinese?

苇 (wěi) means “Reed” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 苇?

苇 is pronounced wěi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 苇 have?

苇 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 苇?

苇 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 苇?

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