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潍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
潍wéia river in Shandong provincens, 14 strokes, radical 氵
潍wéiname of a riverunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵
wéi(wei2) T2
  1. 1a river in Shandong province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

潍(濰)wéi(wei2)

The character 潍 (wéi) refers specifically to the Weihe River, which is located in Shandong province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about local geography or environmental studies. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more specialized in nature.

Strokes14Radical氵
Cultural Note

The Weihe River is significant in Shandong province and is part of the region's cultural and historical landscape. It is often associated with local myths and stories, reflecting the relationship between nature and cultural identity in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wave (the radical 水 for water) flowing gently along a riverbank while a person named Wei (sounds like wéi) is fishing. The water (水) represents the river and helps to remember that 潍 is related to a river.

Meanings of 潍

wéi(wei2)
1a river in Shandong province
2name of a river
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About 潍

潍Simplified
濰Traditional
14Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 潍

Usage Notes

Since 潍 is a proper noun referring to a specific river, it is essential to use it in appropriate contexts, such as when discussing geographic features. Avoid using it in informal settings or when discussing unrelated topics. Additionally, be careful with pronunciation, as tones can change meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 潍 is not part of HSK vocabulary, learners at this level should focus on recognizing the components of the character (水 for water) to help understand other related terms. Connecting it to the rivers and water-related vocabulary can enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 潍 with other similar characters due to its specific usage. For example, using it in casual conversation could lead to awkwardness. Always remember it is a proper noun related to a specific river.

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Etymology of 潍

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)维
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Case file: 潍

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half维 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 潍?

Decomposition of 潍

IDS Structure⿰氵维
潍Full Character
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氵shui3
left
维Wei2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 潍?

How to say a river in Shandong province in Chinese

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

The character 潍 (wéi) refers specifically to the Weihe River, which is located in Shandong province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about local geography or environmental studies. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more specialized in nature.

When to use 潍

Since 潍 is a proper noun referring to a specific river, it is essential to use it in appropriate contexts, such as when discussing geographic features. Avoid using it in informal settings or when discussing unrelated topics. Additionally, be careful with pronunciation, as tones can change meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 潍 with other similar characters due to its specific usage. For example, using it in casual conversation could lead to awkwardness. Always remember it is a proper noun related to a specific river.

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潍

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Word Family of 潍

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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Compound Meaning

What does 潍坊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 潍

潍 (wéi) refers to the Weihe River in Shandong province.

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