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March 24, 2026
韋wéi(wei2)
韦 (wéi) primarily refers to tanned leather, which is a material often used in making clothing, accessories, and various goods. It can also serve as a surname in Chinese culture, highlighting its significance beyond just a material object.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, leather has historical significance, especially in traditional crafts and clothing. The surname 韦 is associated with notable historical figures, adding depth to its understanding.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'weigh' scale where leather is being 'weighed' down by heavy weight. The character 韋 looks like a person holding a piece of leather, signifying its role in fashion and utility, and has a similar sound to 'weigh', connecting to its meaning.
Meanings of 韋
wéi(wei2)
1tanned leather; surname
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韋Simplified
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韋Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'weigh' scale where leather is being 'weighed' down by heavy weight. The character 韋 looks like a person holding a piece of leather, signifying its role in fashion and utility, and has a similar sound to 'weigh', connecting to its meaning.
Usage Notes
While 韋 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about materials or when addressing specific surnames. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, ensuring correct tone and pronunciation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 韋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to words about materials (e.g., 皮, pī for skin or leather). Students should focus on recognizing its structure and identifying it in texts that discuss historical or cultural contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, leather has historical significance, especially in traditional crafts and clothing. The surname 韦 is associated with notable historical figures, adding depth to its understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 韋 with 韦 (wéi), which is a variant of the same character. It's important to remember that despite the slight difference in appearance, they convey the same meaning and pronunciation.
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Simplified form of 韋. Pictograph of two feet walking around city walls. The character is based on the original meaning "to surround", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
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Cultural Notes for 韋
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In Chinese culture, leather has historical significance, especially in traditional crafts and clothing. The surname 韦 is associated with notable historical figures, adding depth to its understanding.
Word Family of 韋
Words Containing This Character9
韦wéisurname Wei韋
韦德Wade (name)韋德
韦伯Webb, Webber or Weber (name)韋伯
查韦斯Chavez, Spanish name查韋斯
津巴布韦Zimbabwe津巴布韋
吕不韦Lü Buwei (?291-235 BC), merchant and politician of the State of Qin 秦國|秦国[Qínguó], subsequent Qin Dynasty 秦代[Qíndài] Chancellor, allegedly the father of Ying Zheng 嬴政[YíngZhèng], who subsequently became the first emperor Qin Shihuang 秦始皇[QínShǐhuáng]呂不韋
梅德韦杰夫Medvedyev (name)梅德韋傑夫
韦利Waley or Whaley (name)韋利
麦克斯韦Maxwell (name)麥克斯韋
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Frequently Asked Questions about 韋
韦 means tanned leather and can also be a Chinese surname.
韦 is pronounced as 'wéi', with a rising tone.
No, it is not commonly used in everyday language, but it may appear in specific contexts like names or historical discussions.
