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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
娓wěiagreeable, compliant; to comply, to go along withl, 10 strokes, radical 女
娓wěiactiveunknown, 10 strokes, radical 女
娓wěicomply withunknown, 10 strokes, radical 女
wěi(wei3)wei T3
  1. 1agreeable, compliant; to comply, to go along with
  2. 2active
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March 24, 2026

娓wěi(wei3)

The character 娓 (wěi) conveys a sense of being agreeable or compliant. It is often used in contexts where one is accommodating or following along with others, suggesting a positive attitude towards collaboration or agreement. This character can also imply an active engagement in compliance, indicating a proactive approach to following along.

Strokes10Radical女
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, compliance and harmony in social interactions are highly valued, making 娓 relevant in discussions about teamwork and community. This reflects the Confucian ideal of cooperation and collective effort over individualism.

Memory tip

Imagine a person gracefully dancing (the character's form resembles a dancer) in harmony with others in a group. The dance represents 'going along with' or 'complying', and the flowing movements signify agreeableness. Remember, 'wěi' sounds like 'way', as if you're following the 'way' of the group.

Meanings of 娓

wěi(wei3)
1agreeable, compliant; to comply, to go along with
2active
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娓Simplified
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女Radical
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 娓 with similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciation. It's best used in informal contexts when discussing social interactions or teamwork. Be mindful of the third tone; a common mistake is to use the second tone instead, which changes the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 娓 is not included in the official HSK levels, understanding this word can enhance your vocabulary around social interactions. Focus on its usage in phrases and collocations with other characters that denote agreement or compliance to strengthen your contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake is using 娓 in contexts that require a more formal term like 同意 (tóng yì). For example, saying '我娓这个提议' (I comply with this proposal) is incorrect; instead, use '我同意这个提议'.

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Etymology of 娓

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 尾 represents the sound.

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woman

Semantic (meaning)女
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Phonetic (sound)尾
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Origin

娓 = 女 + 尾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 娓

IDS Structure⿰女尾
娓Full character
=
女nü3
left
尾wei3
right
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How to say agreeable, compliant; to comply, to go along with in Chinese

“agreeable, compliant; to comply, to go along with” in Chinese is娓wěi

The character 娓 (wěi) conveys a sense of being agreeable or compliant. It is often used in contexts where one is accommodating or following along with others, suggesting a positive attitude towards collaboration or agreement. This character can also imply an active engagement in compliance, indicating a proactive approach to following along.

When to use 娓

Learners often confuse 娓 with similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciation. It's best used in informal contexts when discussing social interactions or teamwork. Be mindful of the third tone; a common mistake is to use the second tone instead, which changes the meaning.

What learners get wrong

One common mistake is using 娓 in contexts that require a more formal term like 同意 (tóng yì). For example, saying '我娓这个提议' (I comply with this proposal) is incorrect; instead, use '我同意这个提议'.

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Word Family of 娓

Words containing this character2
娓wěiactive
娓娓动听to speak in a pleasant and captivating manner (idiom)娓娓動聽
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Frequently asked questions about 娓

You can say '他很娓,愿意跟大家一起工作' which means 'He is very agreeable and willing to work with everyone.'

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