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 jiāeveryone围wéito encircle在一起zài yì qǐtogether看kànto look after表演biǎo yǎnplay。