Learn Chinese Characters

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 lightshìis违反wéi fǎnto violate (a law)交通规则jiāo tōng guī zétraffic rulesdeof