围
Meaning:
to surround, to encircle, to corral
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1304
Pinyin:
wéi
Strokes:
7
Radical:
囗
How to Write 围 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "围" in Chinese
The Chinese character 围 (wéi) means "to surround, to encircle, to corral". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 围 include: 三围, 入围, 包围.
📚 Words and Phrases with 围
Common words containing this character
三围
BWH, abbr. for a woman's three measurements, namely: bust 胸圍|胸围[xiong1 wei2], waist 腰圍|腰围[yao1 wei2] and hip 臀圍|臀围[tun2 wei2]
HSK 2
入围
to get past the qualifying round
HSK 2
包围
to surround
HSK 2
合围
to surround
HSK 2
周围
environs; surroundings; periphery
HSK 2
四围
all around
HSK 2
围住
to surround
HSK 2
围兜
bib
HSK 2
壮围
Zhuangwei or Chuangwei Township in Yilan County 宜蘭縣|宜兰县[Yi2 lan2 Xian4], Taiwan
HSK 2
外围
surrounding
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: enclosure
Semantic component: 囗
Phonetic component: 韦
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "围"?
- The pinyin is wéi
- How many strokes does "围" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "围" mean?
- to surround, to encircle, to corral
- What is the radical of "围"?
- The radical is "囗"