唯 Stroke Order — How to Write 唯
唯 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.
唯 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 口 + 8 more strokes
唯 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wéi
Meanings of 唯 in Chinese
1
wéi唯
Used in philosophical terms, meaning 'only' or 'solely,' emphasizing a single principle or entity, often interchangeable with '惟'. For example, in 'materialism' (唯物论) or 'idealism' (唯心论).
哲学家们常常探讨唯物论与唯心论的根本区别。
Philosophers often explore the fundamental differences between materialism and idealism.
An affirmative sound or response, often indicating humble agreement or obsequiousness, as in '唯唯诺诺' (to be complaisant or a yes-man).
他总是唯唯诺诺地听从上级的安排，从不提出异议。
He always obsequiously follows his superior's arrangements, never raising any objections.
Common Words and Phrases with 唯
1
The theory of unique importance of class origin; the erroneous belief that one's family background or social status is the sole criterion for evaluating and employing individuals.
在招聘员工时，如果只看学历而忽视实际能力，就容易陷入唯成分论的误区，错失优秀人才。
When recruiting employees, if one only focuses on academic qualifications and overlooks actual abilities, it's easy to fall into the trap of judging solely by background, missing out on truly talented individuals.
2
only; alone
在所有的水果中，她唯独喜欢草莓的香甜。
Among all fruits, she exclusively likes the sweet taste of strawberries.
3
self-seeking; only interested in personal gain or profit, regardless of other considerations.
那家商店唯利是图，总是高价出售劣质商品给顾客。
That store is purely profit-driven, always selling low-quality goods to customers at high prices.
4
remarkably true to life; absolutely lifelike; hit off
这位艺术家创作的动物雕塑，每一个细节都处理得唯妙唯肖，仿佛赋予了它们生命。
The animal sculptures created by this artist are so strikingly lifelike in every detail, as if they have been given life.
5
To be obsequious and blindly agreeable, always assenting without expressing one's own opinion.
小张在老板面前总是唯唯否否，从不敢提出异议。
Xiao Zhang always acts as a yes-man in front of his boss, never daring to raise objections.
6
To be a yes-man; to be obsequious and submissive.
小李在开会时总是唯唯诺诺，从不发表自己的真实看法。
During meetings, Xiao Li always acts as a yes-man, never expressing his true opinions.
7
extremely conceited; assume airs of self-importance
他那种唯我独尊的态度，让同事们都觉得难以接近。
His conceited attitude, thinking himself superior to everyone else, made him unapproachable to his colleagues.
8
Materialism is a philosophical perspective holding that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental states and consciousness, are results of material interactions.
他的哲学思想深受唯物论影响，认为所有现象都可以通过物质运动来解释。
His philosophical thought was deeply influenced by materialism, believing that all phenomena can be explained through material movement.
9
Materialism is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental states and consciousness, are results of material interactions.
这位科学家坚信唯物主义的观点，认为宇宙万物都有其物质基础。
This scientist firmly believes in the materialist viewpoint, holding that all things in the universe have their material basis.
10
Idealism is a philosophical theory that asserts the primacy of consciousness or mind over matter, contending that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial.
艺术创作常常是唯心论的体现，它强调情感和观念在作品中的主导作用。
Artistic creation often embodies idealism, emphasizing the dominant role of emotion and concepts in the work.
11
Idealism is a philosophical theory which holds that consciousness or the mind is the ultimate reality, and that the material world is secondary to or dependent on it.
他认为艺术创作是纯粹精神活动的体现，这体现了一种唯心主义的观点。
He believes that artistic creation is a manifestation of pure mental activity, which reflects an idealistic viewpoint.
12
Sole; only one.
他是我们团队中唯一能解决这个复杂问题的人。
He is the only one in our team who can solve this complex problem.
More words with 唯
- wéi唯yǒu有only, solely
- wéi唯kǒng恐lest, for fear that
- wéi唯měi美aestheticism, aesthetic
- wéi唯yī一biāo标zhǔn准sole criterion, only standard
- wéi唯yī一xìng性uniqueness
- wéi唯yī一yí一fèn份the only copy, the only one
- wéi唯cái才shì是jǔ举Appoint by merit, Merit-based selection
- wéi唯rén人zì自zhāo招Self-inflicted, One's own doing
- wéi唯yī一tōng通dào道Only channel, Sole access
Idioms with 唯
- wéi唯mìng命shì是cóng从obey every command without question
- wéi唯mìng命shì是tīng听obey every command without question
- wéi唯wéi唯chóu绸fǒu否always agreeing, evasive, and noncommittal
- wéi唯wéi唯lián连shēng声repeatedly agree obsequiously
- fèng奉lìng令wéi唯jǐn谨scrupulously obey orders
- rèn任rén人wéi唯qīn亲appoint people by favoritism
- rèn任rén人wéi唯xián贤appoint officials based on merit
- wéi唯kǒng恐tiān天xià下bù不luàn乱wish for widespread disorder for own benefit
- wéi唯lì力shì是shì视rely solely on one's own strength
- wéi唯lì利shì是cóng从driven solely by profit
- wéi唯lì利shì是qiú求seek only profit
- wéi唯lì利shì是shì视solely driven by profit
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Open the tool →Questions about 唯
What does 唯 mean in Chinese?
唯 (wéi) means “Used in philosophical terms” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 唯?
唯 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 唯 have?
唯 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 唯?
唯 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 唯?
The radical of 唯 is 口.