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濰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
wéia river in Shandong provincex, 17 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
wéi(wei2) T2
  1. 1a river in Shandong province
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March 24, 2026
wéi(wei2)

The character 濰 (wéi) refers specifically to a river in Shandong province, known for its historical significance and natural beauty. This term is often used in geographical contexts or discussions about local culture and history.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The river 濰 is significant in the local culture of Shandong, often featured in folklore and local history. It represents the connection between nature and the development of the region.

Memory Tip

Think of the radical 水 (water) in 濰, which emphasizes that it relates to a river. Imagine a winding river flowing through the beautiful landscapes of Shandong, with the sound of water ('wéi') gently flowing by, helping you remember the pronunciation.

Meanings of 濰

wéi(wei2)
1a river in Shandong province
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About 濰

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 濰

Memory Mnemonic

Think of the radical 水 (water) in 濰, which emphasizes that it relates to a river. Imagine a winding river flowing through the beautiful landscapes of Shandong, with the sound of water ('wéi') gently flowing by, helping you remember the pronunciation.

Usage Notes

When referring to the river, it's important to use 濰 in the context of geography. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words. In formal writing, ensure the context clearly indicates you are discussing a location.

HSK Study Tips

Although 濰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, recognizing it can help learners understand more complex geographical terms. Students should focus on the radicals and components that relate to water, as they frequently appear in other characters.

Cultural Note

The river 濰 is significant in the local culture of Shandong, often featured in folklore and local history. It represents the connection between nature and the development of the region.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 濰 with other characters that have similar pronunciation, such as 韦 (wéi), which means 'a surname'. Ensure you understand the context in which you are using the character to avoid this mistake.

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Etymology of 濰

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

water

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 濰?

Decomposition of 濰

IDS Structure⿰氵維
Full Character
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shui3
left
wei2
right
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Cultural Notes for 濰

🏮Cultural insight

The river 濰 is significant in the local culture of Shandong, often featured in folklore and local history. It represents the connection between nature and the development of the region.

Word Family of 濰

Words Containing This Character5
潍坊Weifang prefecture level city in Shandong濰坊
wéiname of a river
潍坊市Weifang prefecture level city in Shandong濰坊市
潍城区Weicheng district of Weifang city 濰坊市|潍坊市[Wéi​fāng​shì], Shandong濰城區
潍坊地区Weifang prefecture in Shandong濰坊地區
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 濰

濰 means a river in Shandong province, specifically referring to its geographical significance.