Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

to circle; to surround

Chinese: 包围、周围。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “wei” becomes a different word in each tone. 围 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

  • 范围fàn wéirange; scope; limit; extent
  • 周围zhōu wéienvirons; surroundings; periphery
  • 围巾wéi jīnscarf; shawl
  • 包围bāo wéito surround; to encircle; to hem in
  • 围绕wéi ràoto revolve around; to center on (an issue)

Example Sentence

大家围在一起看表演。Dà jiā wéi zài yì qǐ kàn biǎo yǎn.Everyone gathered around to watch the performance.

大家Dà jiāeveryonewéito encircle在一起zài yì qǐtogetherkànto look after表演biǎo yǎnplay