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魏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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魏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
魏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
魏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
魏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

魏 Stroke Order — How to Write 魏

Stroke Order

魏 is written in 18 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鬼, 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.

魏 Radical and Character Components

Components:委鬼

魏 is a phono-semantic compound: 鬼 (ghost) carries the meaning, while 委 indicates the sound.

Radical: 鬼 + 8 more strokes

魏 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wèi

Meanings of 魏 in Chinese

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wèi魏

An ancient tower over a palace gate; often used to refer to the imperial court (as in '魏阙', meaning the court, where laws were promulgated).
他从小立志报效魏阙，为百姓谋福祉。
From a young age, he aspired to serve the imperial court and work for the well-being of the people.
A historical state during the Zhou Dynasty in ancient China, located in parts of present-day Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Hebei provinces.
魏国曾是战国七雄之一。
The State of Wei was once one of the Seven Warring States.
One of the Three Kingdoms in Chinese history.
曹操建立了强大的魏国。
Cao Cao established the powerful state of Wei.
Wèi refers to the Northern Wei dynasty, a historical period in China, and is also used in "Wei Stele" (魏碑), a general term for stone tablets from the Northern Dynasties.
这些魏碑刻工精湛，展现了北朝时期独特的审美。
These Wei Steles are exquisitely carved, showcasing the unique aesthetics of the Northern Dynasties.

Common Words and Phrases with 魏

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wèi魏bēi碑
Tablet inscriptions from the Northern Dynasties (386-581), known for their vigorous brushwork and strong characters, serving as a model for later Chinese calligraphy.
许多书法爱好者都对魏碑的雄浑气势赞叹不已
Many calligraphy enthusiasts are deeply impressed by the majestic power of Wei Bei.
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wèi魏quē阙
A high observation tower above the imperial palace gate, where laws were displayed; later used as a metonym for the imperial court.
日落时分，巍峨的魏阙剪影在天际线显得格外宏伟。
At sunset, the silhouette of the majestic Wei Que appeared particularly grand against the skyline.

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Questions about 魏

What does 魏 mean in Chinese?

魏 (wèi) means “One of the Three Kingdoms in Chinese history” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 魏?

魏 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 魏 have?

魏 has 18 strokes.

How do you write 魏?

魏 is written in 18 strokes, starting from the radical 鬼. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 魏?

The radical of 魏 is 鬼, and 魏 is a phono-semantic compound.