Meaning
(surname); name of a dynasty
Chinese: 姓氏，也指古国名、朝代名。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “wei” becomes a different word in each tone. 魏 is the 4th 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
- 阿魏ā wèiFerula resin (used in TCM); Resina Ferulae
- 阿育魏实ā yù wèi shíseed of ajwain; Semen Trachyspermi coptici
Example Sentence
三国时期，魏国十分强大。Sān guó shí qī, Wèi guó shí fēn qiáng dà.During the Three Kingdoms period, the state of Wei was very powerful.
三Sānthree国guócountry时期shí qīperiod，魏Wèitower over a palace gatewa国guócountry十分shí fēnvery强大qiáng dàbig and strong。