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溦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
溦wēito drizzlex, 13 strokes, radical 氵
溦wēidrizzleunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵
溦wēifine rainunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵
wēi(wei1) T1
  1. 1to drizzle
  2. 2drizzle
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March 24, 2026

溦wēi(wei1)

The character 溦 (wēi) refers to a gentle, fine rain, often described as a drizzle. This term is commonly used in weather descriptions to convey a light and pleasant precipitation, which can create a soothing atmosphere and is frequently mentioned in poetry and literature.

Strokes13Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the imagery of gentle rain is often associated with tranquility and nostalgia, reflecting the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. This connection enhances the emotional depth in traditional Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a soft, misty drizzle falling from the sky, creating a serene landscape. The character 溦 has water radicals (氵) on the left, symbolizing rain, and the right part (韦) can remind you of the sound 'wēi', like whispering winds that accompany a drizzle.

Meanings of 溦

wēi(wei1)
1to drizzle
2drizzle
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About 溦

溦Simplified
13Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 溦

Quick Contrast

细雨 (xì yǔ, fine rain) - use 溦 for a more poetic or gentle nuance than 细雨, which is more straightforward.

Usage Notes

When using 溦, remember it is often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with other words for rain, like 雨 (yǔ), which refers to rain in general. Ensure you maintain the correct tone when pronouncing wēi, as it is a first tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 溦 is not included in the HSK, it is a great addition for students at HSK 4 and above who are expanding their vocabulary related to weather and nature. Focus on its pronunciation and usage in context to enrich your descriptive language skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 溦 with 雨 when describing weather, using it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '今天天气溦' instead of '今天天气雨' can lead to confusion; use 溦 in more poetic or descriptive settings.

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Pronunciation of 溦

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Etymology of 溦

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Case file: 溦

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaywater
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 溦?

Decomposition of 溦

IDS Structure⿲氵⿳山一几攵
溦Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
山Shan1
top
一yi1
middle
几ji1
bottom
攵pu1
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 溦?

How to say to drizzle in Chinese

“to drizzle” in Chinese is溦wēi

The character 溦 (wēi) refers to a gentle, fine rain, often described as a drizzle. This term is commonly used in weather descriptions to convey a light and pleasant precipitation, which can create a soothing atmosphere and is frequently mentioned in poetry and literature.

When to use 溦

When using 溦, remember it is often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with other words for rain, like 雨 (yǔ), which refers to rain in general. Ensure you maintain the correct tone when pronouncing wēi, as it is a first tone.

溦 or something close to it

细雨 (xì yǔ, fine rain) - use 溦 for a more poetic or gentle nuance than 细雨, which is more straightforward.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 溦 with 雨 when describing weather, using it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '今天天气溦' instead of '今天天气雨' can lead to confusion; use 溦 in more poetic or descriptive settings.

Write 溦

溦

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Word Family of 溦

Words Containing This Character1
溦wēidrizzle
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Compound Meaning

What does 溦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 溦

溦 specifically refers to a fine drizzle, while 雨 (yǔ) is a more general term for rain.

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