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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
濰wéia river in Shandong provincex, 17 strokes, radical 氵
wéi(wei2)wei T2
  1. 1a river in Shandong province
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March 24, 2026

濰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.

Strokes17Radical氵
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

濰Simplified
17Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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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.

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

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)維
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Origin

濰 = 氵 + 維. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 濰

IDS Structure⿰氵維
濰Full character
=
氵shui3
left
維wei2
right
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Parts

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How to say a river in Shandong province in Chinese

“a river in Shandong province” in Chinese is濰wéi

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.

When to use 濰

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 濰

Words containing this character5
潍坊Weifang prefecture level city in Shandong濰坊
潍wéiname of a river濰
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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Frequently asked questions about 濰

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

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