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囗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
囗wéienclosure; borderzg, 3 strokes, radical 囗, rank #72306, Very Hard
wéi(wei2) T2
  1. 1enclosure; border
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March 24, 2026

囗wéi(wei2)

The character 囗 (wéi) represents an enclosure or a border, often used as a radical in other characters that imply something is contained or bounded. It conveys the idea of protection or limitation, and is commonly seen in words related to walls or surrounding areas.

Strokes3Radical囗Frequency#72306DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, enclosures like city walls or courtyards symbolize safety and community. The concept of being enclosed often reflects the importance of family and societal structure in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a protective wall that encircles something valuable inside. The character 囗 looks like a square frame, which can help you visualize a box or enclosure that keeps things safe. Think of 'wéi' as a 'way' to keep things contained.

Meanings of 囗

wéi(wei2)
1enclosure; border
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About 囗

囗Simplified
3Strokes
囗Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 囗

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used as a radical in other words, such as 圆 (yuán, round) and 国 (guó, country). Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-looking characters. 囗 is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without any connotation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 囗 itself is not an HSK vocabulary word, recognizing it as a radical can aid in understanding higher-level characters that contain it. Focus on practicing characters with this radical to deepen your comprehension of enclosures and boundaries in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistake 囗 for the similar character 口 (kǒu), which means mouth. Remember that 囗 represents an enclosure while 口 represents an opening. Always check the context to ensure clarity.

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Pronunciation of 囗

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Etymology of 囗

Explanation

Pictograph of a wall surrounding an area. Component form of 围 (traditional 圍).

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Pictograph of a wall surrounding an area. Component form of 围 (traditional 圍).

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 囗?

Decomposition of 囗

IDS Structure⿱冂一
囗Full Character
=
冂jiong1
top
一yi1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 囗?

How to say enclosure; border in Chinese

“enclosure; border” in Chinese is囗wéi

The character 囗 (wéi) represents an enclosure or a border, often used as a radical in other characters that imply something is contained or bounded. It conveys the idea of protection or limitation, and is commonly seen in words related to walls or surrounding areas.

When to use 囗

This character is primarily used as a radical in other words, such as 圆 (yuán, round) and 国 (guó, country). Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-looking characters. 囗 is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without any connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistake 囗 for the similar character 口 (kǒu), which means mouth. Remember that 囗 represents an enclosure while 口 represents an opening. Always check the context to ensure clarity.

Write 囗

囗

Practice writing 囗 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Grammar Patterns of 囗

囗 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

清除庭院的杂草是件使人____渴的工作.

Weeding the garden is a thirsty job.

Example Sentences for 囗 (2)

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清除庭院的杂草是件使人囗渴的工作.

qīng chú tíng yuàn de zá cǎo shì jiàn shǐ rén wéi kě de gōng zuò.

Weeding the garden is a thirsty job.
2
他们在道路的岔囗处分道而行.

tā mén zài dào lù de chà wéi chǔ fēn dào ér háng.

Their paths diverged at the fork in the road.

Word Family of 囗

Words Containing This Character1
囗wéienclosure
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Compound Meaning

What does 囗 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 囗

The pronunciation of 囗 is 'wéi'.

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