unknown, 7 strokes, radical 巾, rank #81409, Very Hard
帏
wéi
women's apartment
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 巾, rank #81409, Very Hard
帏
wéi
tent
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 巾, rank #81409, Very Hard
wéi(wei2) T2
1a curtain that forms a wall
2curtain
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March 24, 2026
帏(幃)wéi(wei2)
The character 帏 (wéi) refers to a type of curtain, often used to create a partition or a wall-like barrier in a space. It can also describe women's apartments or tents, emphasizing privacy and separation in living spaces, especially in traditional contexts.
Strokes7Radical巾Frequency#81409DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the use of curtains like 帏 was common in women's quarters, symbolizing modesty and privacy within the family home, especially during the imperial era.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, flowing curtain that elegantly hangs between two rooms, creating a private space. The character 帏 resembles the outline of a curtain draped elegantly, and you can remember 'wéi' by thinking of a 'way' to separate spaces with a beautiful curtain.
Meanings of 帏
wéi(wei2)
1a curtain that forms a wall
2curtain
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About 帏
帏Simplified
幃Traditional
7Strokes
巾Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large, flowing curtain that elegantly hangs between two rooms, creating a private space. The character 帏 resembles the outline of a curtain draped elegantly, and you can remember 'wéi' by thinking of a 'way' to separate spaces with a beautiful curtain.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 帏 with other characters related to curtains, such as 幕 (mù), which is a more general term for a curtain or drape. It's used in more formal contexts, so be mindful of when to use 帏 versus more common terms for curtains.
HSK Study Tips
Though 帏 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other terms related to living spaces and privacy, such as 家 (jiā, home) and 室 (shì, room). Focus on the context of living arrangements when learning this character.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the use of curtains like 帏 was common in women's quarters, symbolizing modesty and privacy within the family home, especially during the imperial era.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 帏 with similar characters like 幕 (mù), which can lead to incorrect usage when describing curtains. For example, saying '我挂了幕在窗户' (I hung a curtain at the window) should use 帏 instead to be accurate in specific contexts.
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Cultural Notes for 帏
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In traditional Chinese culture, the use of curtains like 帏 was common in women's quarters, symbolizing modesty and privacy within the family home, especially during the imperial era.
Word Family of 帏
Words Containing This Character1
帏wéicurtain幃
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Frequently Asked Questions about 帏
In modern Chinese, 帏 primarily refers to a type of curtain or partition used for privacy.
No, 帏 is more commonly found in historical or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.
It is pronounced as 'wéi'.
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