Meaning
to disobey; to violate; to separate; to go against
Chinese: 违背、违反;不遵从。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “wei” becomes a different word in each tone. 违 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 违法wéi fǎillegal; to break the law
- 违反wéi fǎnto violate (a law)
- 违规wéi guīto violate the rules
- 违背wéi bèito go against; to be contrary to; to violate
- 违章wéi zhāngto break the rules; to violate regulations
Example Sentence
闯红灯是违反交通规则的。Chuǎng hóng dēng shì wéi fǎn jiāo tōng guī zé de.Running a red light violates traffic rules.
闯红灯Chuǎng hóng dēngto run a red light是shìis违反wéi fǎnto violate (a law)交通规则jiāo tōng guī zétraffic rules的deof。