微 Stroke Order — How to Write 微
微 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彳, 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.
微 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 彳 + 10 more strokes
微 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wēi
Meanings of 微 in Chinese
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wēi微
Small; tiny; subtle; insignificant.
这个方案虽然改动很微小，但对整体效果有显著提升。
Although the changes in this plan are very small, they significantly improve the overall effect.
Slight; small; tiny; a little.
她对我露出了一个友善的微笑。
She gave me a friendly smile.
Humble; lowly; insignificant; to decline.
她从不因为自己卑微的出身而感到羞耻。
She never felt ashamed of her humble origin.
Profound; subtle; exquisite; abstruse.
这其中的关系非常微妙。
The relationship involved is very subtle.
Faint, obscure, or subtle; implying something indistinct or indirect, such as a slight glimpse or a veiled comment.
他对公司的新政策略有微词。
He had a slight complaint about the company's new policy.
To move, hide, or disappear in a subtle, concealed, or discreet manner, often to avoid detection.
当警报响起时，入侵者微入暗处，不一会儿便无影无踪。
When the alarm sounded, the intruder discreetly entered the darkness, and soon after was nowhere to be seen.
To conduct a secret investigation or observation, often by traveling incognito.
为了了解民情，他决定微服私访
To understand the public sentiment, he decided to travel incognito for an inspection.
No; without; if not for (used in classical or formal contexts to express the absence of something or a condition).
微你帮忙，我肯定无法完成。
Without your help, I certainly couldn't have finished it.
Used as a prefix to a unit of measurement, indicating one millionth (10^-6) of that unit; micro-.
一根头发的直径大约是几十微米。
The diameter of a human hair is approximately a few tens of micrometers.
Common Words and Phrases with 微
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A microwave oven is an appliance that uses microwave radiation to heat food.
你可以把剩饭放到微波炉里加热一下。
You can heat up the leftovers in the microwave oven.
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Meagre, scanty, or negligible (in amount, strength, or importance); sometimes also refers to something shabby or simple.
他靠着微薄的收入维持生活。
He sustains his life with his meager income.
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Insignificant; too small or unimportant to be worth mentioning.
与宇宙的浩瀚相比，我们所知道的一切都显得微不足道。
Compared to the vastness of the universe, everything we know seems insignificant.
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moistish; slightly damp
清晨的空气带着微潮，让人感到一丝凉爽。
The morning air carried a slight dampness, making one feel a touch of coolness.
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veiled criticism
他虽然没有明说，但字里行间充满了对新规定实施的微辞。
Although he didn't state it explicitly, his words were full of veiled criticisms regarding the implementation of the new regulations.
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A microcomputer, also known as a microprocessor, is a small electronic computer.
这款智能家电内置了强大的微电脑，可以实现远程控制和智能学习功能。
This smart home appliance has a powerful microcomputer built-in, enabling remote control and intelligent learning functions.
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Micro-carving refers to intricate sculptures or engravings, often of words or images, created on extremely small objects like ivory or metal, usually requiring a magnifying glass to be seen clearly.
这位艺术家以其精湛的微雕技艺而闻名，他能在米粒大小的物体上刻画出栩栩如生的景象。
This artist is renowned for their exquisite miniature carving skills, capable of depicting lifelike scenes on objects the size of a grain of rice.
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Slight movement; a small, quick, or initial motion, often referring to the brief, repeated operation of a motor (jogging/inching).
操作员小心翼翼地控制着摇杆，使机械臂进行微动，以精准地夹取小物件。
The operator carefully controlled the joystick, making the robotic arm perform slight movements to precisely pick up small objects.
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an adverb meaning "not only," "not just," or "more than," indicating that something is not limited to a particular scope or subject.
这本书的价值微独在于其深刻的洞见，更在于它引发的读者思考。
The value of this book is not only in its profound insights, but also in the reader's thoughts it provokes.
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Differentiation, in calculus, is the process of finding the derivative of a function, which measures the rate at which the function's value changes with respect to its input.
在物理学中，我们经常使用微分来描述物体运动的速度和加速度
In physics, we often use differentiation to describe the velocity and acceleration of moving objects.
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To wear plain clothes or travel incognito, especially for an emperor or high official to conceal their identity.
那位公司的首席执行官微服走访了基层员工，希望倾听他们的真实心声。
The company's CEO visited the frontline employees incognito, hoping to hear their true thoughts.
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Microscopic; relating to the internal structure or mechanisms of tiny particles (e.g., molecules, atoms, electrons) or a smaller, more detailed scope.
科学家们正在探索物质的微观世界，以了解其基本构成。
Scientists are exploring the microscopic world of matter to understand its fundamental composition.
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Calculus, a branch of mathematics dealing with rates of change and accumulation, encompassing differentiation and integration.
他正在学习微积分，因为这对他的工程学专业至关重要。
He is studying calculus because it is crucial for his engineering major.
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lowly; humble, referring to low social status or origin
即使出身微贱，他依然凭借努力获得了成功。
Even with a humble origin, he still achieved success through hard work.
More words with 微
- bēi卑wēi微lowly, humble
- shāo稍wēi微a little; a bit
- xī熹wēi微Faint light, Pale light
- cuì翠wēi微verdant peaks, lush green mountains
- hū忽wēi微minute, infinitesimal
- luè略wēi微slightly; a little
- shì式wēi微Decline, Wane
- xiē些wēi微slight, minimal
- xiān纤wēi微slight; minute
- wēi微fēng风breeze, light wind
- wēi微guāng光faint light, glimmer
- wēi微ruò弱Weak, Faint
- wēi微wēi微Slightly, Faintly
- wēi微xiǎo小tiny, minute
- wēi微xiào笑smile
- qīng轻wēi微slight, minor
- wēi微liàng量trace, minute quantity
- xì细wēi微Subtle, Minute
- wēi微chén尘Dust particle, Trifle
- wēi微cí词grumble, complaint
Idioms with 微
- wēi微fú服sī私fǎng访make an unofficial visit in plain clothes
- wēi微hū乎qí其wēi微extremely small or few
- wēi微míng名bó薄lì利slight fame and meager profit
- wēi微yán言dà大yì义profound meaning in subtle words
- bái白bì璧wēi微xiá瑕a minor flaw in something perfect
- bái白yù玉wēi微xiá瑕a minor flaw in something excellent
- běn本xiǎo小lì利wēi微small capital, meager profit
- bīng兵wēi微jiàng将guǎ寡few soldiers and generals
- chǎn阐yōu幽míng明wēi微elucidate profound and subtle matters
- dòng洞yōu幽chá察wēi微Perceive the profound and discern the subtle
- fáng防wēi微dù杜jiàn渐nip a problem in the bud
- fú福shēng生yú于wēi微Blessings arise from subtle details
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Open the tool →Questions about 微
What does 微 mean in Chinese?
微 (wēi) means “Small” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 微?
微 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 微 have?
微 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 微?
微 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 微?
The radical of 微 is 彳.