威
Meaning:
might, power, prestige; to dominate
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1651
Pinyin:
wēi
Strokes:
9
Radical:
女
How to Write 威 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "威" in Chinese
The Chinese character 威 (wēi) means "might, power, prestige; to dominate". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 威 include: 助威, 国威, 威亚.
📚 Words and Phrases with 威
Common words containing this character
助威
to cheer for
HSK 2
国威
national prestige
HSK 2
威亚
(loanword) stunt wires
HSK 2
威信
Weixin county in Zhaotong 昭通[Zhao1 tong1], Yunnan
HSK 2
官威
the haughty demeanor of a government official; high-and-mighty attitude towards the public
HSK 2
宣威
see 宣威市[Xuan1 wei1 Shi4]
HSK 2
挪威
Norway
HSK 2
杜威
Du Wei (1982-), Shanghai soccer star
HSK 2
荣威
Roewe (brand)
HSK 2
权威
authority
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Dominating a woman 女 by force of arms 戈
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "威"?
- The pinyin is wēi
- How many strokes does "威" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "威" mean?
- might, power, prestige; to dominate
- What is the radical of "威"?
- The radical is "女"