Common Meanings
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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.