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March 24, 2026
蔚wèi(wei4)
The character 蔚 (wèi) primarily refers to the plant Artemisia japonica, known for its lush greenery. It can also denote something that is luxuriant or resplendent, commonly used in poetic or formal contexts to describe beauty and richness. Additionally, it serves as a surname and can represent certain geographical locations in China.
Strokes14Radical艹Frequency#23207DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the character 蔚 is often associated with nature's beauty and is used in poetic expressions to convey lush landscapes, reflecting appreciation for the environment.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'weigh' scale (sounds like wèi) surrounded by lush green plants, symbolizing the rich and ornamental nature of the character 蔚. Visualize the scale tipping with abundant greenery, reflecting the concept of luxuriance.
Meanings of 蔚
wèi(wei4)
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1Artemisia japonica
2luxuriant
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About 蔚
蔚Simplified
14Strokes
艹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#23207Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 蔚
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'weigh' scale (sounds like wèi) surrounded by lush green plants, symbolizing the rich and ornamental nature of the character 蔚. Visualize the scale tipping with abundant greenery, reflecting the concept of luxuriance.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in literary or formal writing. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 伟 (wěi), which means great or mighty. Remember, 蔚 should be used to describe beauty or richness rather than strength.
HSK Study Tips
While 蔚 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects well with vocabulary related to nature and beauty, which can be found in higher-level HSK materials. Focus on contextual usage within poetry and formal texts to deepen understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the character 蔚 is often associated with nature's beauty and is used in poetic expressions to convey lush landscapes, reflecting appreciation for the environment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蔚 with other characters like 伟 (wěi), leading to incorrect interpretations of strength versus beauty. For example, saying '这棵树很伟' (this tree is great) instead of '这棵树很蔚' (this tree is lush) would be incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 蔚
蔚 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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大海一片____蓝，朵朵白云飘过。
The sea was blue, and white puffy clouds sailed by.
Example Sentences for 蔚 (3)
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大海一片蔚蓝，朵朵白云飘过。
dà hǎi yī piàn wèi lán， ， duǒ duǒ bái yún piāo。
The sea was blue, and white puffy clouds sailed by.
2
蔚蓝色的天空中,时而飘过几朵白云.
wèi lán sè de tiān kōng zhōng, , shí ér piāo guò jī duǒ bái.
Sometimes several clusters of white clouds drift across the blue sky.
3
蔚蓝的天空晴朗无云.
wèi lán de tiān kōng qíng lǎng wú yún.
The sky is quite blue and cloudless.
Cultural Notes for 蔚
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the character 蔚 is often associated with nature's beauty and is used in poetic expressions to convey lush landscapes, reflecting appreciation for the environment.
Word Family of 蔚
Words Containing This Character7
蔚wèiluxuriant
蔚蓝wèilánazure蔚藍
蔚然成风to become a general trend蔚然成風
蔚山Ulsan Metropolitan City in South Gyeongsang Province 慶尚南道|庆尚南道[Qìngshàngnándào], South Korea
蔚县Yu county in Zhangjiakou 張家口|张家口[Zhāngjiākǒu], Hebei蔚縣
蔚为大观enchanting蔚為大觀
蔚起to flourish
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔚
In a sentence, 蔚 can describe a scene, such as 'The garden is 蔚蓝的' (the garden is lush and resplendent).
Yes, 蔚 is a less common surname in China, but it can be found among some families.
You can connect the pronunciation 'wèi' with the idea of a 'weigh' scale surrounded by greenery to help with memorization.
