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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)
primary
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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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.
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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蔚 = 艹 + 尉. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 蔚
IDS Structure⿱艹尉
蔚Full character
=
艹cao3
top
尉Wei4
bottom
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Parts
Which of these is part of 蔚?
How to say surname Yu in Chinese
“surname Yu” in Chinese is蔚yù
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.
When to use 蔚
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
Write 蔚
蔚
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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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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
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。
dàhǎi yī piàn wèilán， duǒ duǒ báiyún piāo guò。
The sea was blue, and white puffy clouds sailed by.
