Character

围

wéi HSK 4

围 wéi HSK 4

1. to surround; to encircle
2. all sides; surroundings
3. circumference; perimeter of an object
4. (measure word) a span of the thumb and forefinger of both hands joined together, as a unit for measuring cylindrical objects
5. (measure word) the length of both arms spread and wrapped around, used for trees etc.
6. a surname

Words using 围 as wéi (10)

Structure & writing

围 wéi — to surround; to encircle

围 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 囗 wéi — enclosure, surrounding boundary

囗 is a component in 16 characters

HSK 1

回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 国 guó country; nation; state 西 xī west (one of the four cardinal directions, the side where the sun sets; opposite of '东')

HSK 2

因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果)

HSK 3

园 yuán garden (for growing vegetables, flowers, or fruit) 图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting

HSK 4

困 kùn to be trapped in hardship or difficulty; unable to break free from circumstances 围 wéi to surround; to encircle

HSK 5

团 tuán round; circular 固 gù firm; sturdy 圆 yuán plane figure enclosed by a circle

HSK 6

圈 quān circular route; loop; lap 菌 jūn microorganism (bacteria, fungi, mold, etc.); esp. pathogenic bacteria

HSK 7

卤 lǔ bittern; the bitter black liquid remaining after salt crystallization, a mixture of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium bromide, and sodium chloride 囚 qiú to imprison; to incarcerate 囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler

2 韦 wéi — tanned leather hide

韦 is a component in 6 characters

HSK 4

围 wéi to surround; to encircle

HSK 5

伟 wěi great; sublime; inspiring reverence 违 wéi to disobey; to violate

HSK 7

纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 韧 rèn tough and flexible; pliable yet strong (opposite of brittle)

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