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葳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
葳wēiflourishing; luxurianta, 12 strokes, radical 艹
wēi(wei1)wei T1
  1. 1flourishing; luxuriant
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March 24, 2026

葳wēi(wei1)

The character 葳 (wēi) signifies a state of flourishing or being luxuriant, typically referring to lush plant life or vibrant growth. It is often used in poetic contexts to describe scenery that is rich and abundant in vegetation, conveying a sense of vitality and beauty.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

The character 葳 is often used in classical poetry to evoke images of nature's beauty, reflecting the traditional Chinese appreciation for lush landscapes and the harmony between humans and nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 葳 as a 'weigh' of lush green plants. The radical 艹 (cǎo) at the top resembles grass or plants, hinting at the meaning of flourishing. Imagine a scene where plants are so abundant that they weigh down the ground, creating a vivid image of luxuriance.

Meanings of 葳

wēi(wei1)
1flourishing; luxuriant
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About 葳

葳Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

葱 (cōng) - use 葳 when emphasizing a lush, flourishing state of plants, rather than simply referring to a type of green onion.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 葳 with similar characters related to plants or growth, such as 茂 (mào). This character is more poetic and is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it tends to appear in literary or artistic contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 葳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your appreciation of Chinese poetry and literature. Focus on recognizing the radical 艹, which often indicates plant-related words, to expand your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mispronounce 葳 by saying 'wei' without the proper tone, which changes its meaning. Additionally, confusing it with similar characters like 茂 can lead to misunderstandings about its usage.

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Etymology of 葳

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)威
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Origin

葳 = 艹 + 威. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 葳

IDS Structure⿱艹威
葳Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
威wei1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say flourishing; luxuriant in Chinese

“flourishing; luxuriant” in Chinese is葳wēi

The character 葳 (wēi) signifies a state of flourishing or being luxuriant, typically referring to lush plant life or vibrant growth. It is often used in poetic contexts to describe scenery that is rich and abundant in vegetation, conveying a sense of vitality and beauty.

When to use 葳

Be careful not to confuse 葳 with similar characters related to plants or growth, such as 茂 (mào). This character is more poetic and is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it tends to appear in literary or artistic contexts.

葳 or something close to it

葱 (cōng) - use 葳 when emphasizing a lush, flourishing state of plants, rather than simply referring to a type of green onion.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mispronounce 葳 by saying 'wei' without the proper tone, which changes its meaning. Additionally, confusing it with similar characters like 茂 can lead to misunderstandings about its usage.

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Word Family of 葳

Words Containing This Character2
葳wēiluxuriant
葳蕤lethargic
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Frequently Asked Questions about 葳

It is pronounced as 'wēi' with a high level tone.

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