伪
Meaning:
false, counterfeit, bogus
HSK 2
Frequency:
#239
Pinyin:
wěi
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亻
How to Write 伪 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "伪" in Chinese
The Chinese character 伪 (wěi) means "false, counterfeit, bogus". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 伪 include: 伪劣, 伪善, 深伪.
📚 Words and Phrases with 伪
Common words containing this character
伪劣
inferior
HSK 2
伪善
hypocritical
HSK 2
深伪
(technology) deepfake
HSK 2
真伪
true or bogus
HSK 2
虚伪
false
HSK 2
证伪
to disprove
HSK 2
防伪
to prevent counterfeiting; anti-counterfeiting
HSK 2
假冒伪劣
cheap quality counterfeit (goods)
HSK 4
真伪莫辨
can't judge true or false (idiom); unable to distinguish the genuine from the fake
HSK 4
虚伪类真
false but apparently real
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 为
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "伪"?
- The pinyin is wěi
- How many strokes does "伪" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "伪" mean?
- false, counterfeit, bogus
- What is the radical of "伪"?
- The radical is "亻"