围
HSK 3
围 (wéi): surround, encircle, corral
wéi
surround, encircle, corral
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Pinyin
wéi
HSK Level
Level 3
Characters
1
English Meaning
surround, encircle, corral
How to Write 围 (wéi)
围 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.
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Origin of 围
A phono-semantic compound: 囗 (enclosure) carries the meaning, and 韦 hints at the pronunciation.
What 围 is Made Of
围 is built from 2 components:
囗enclosure
韦tanned leather
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Words Using 围
Common Chinese words that contain 围:
包围
bāowéi
周围
zhōuwéi
围巾
wéijīn
围绕
wéirào
范围
fànwéi
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