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玮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
玮wěia type of red jade; rare, valuablenr, 8 strokes, radical 王
玮wěi(reddish jade)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 王
玮wěipreciousunknown, 8 strokes, radical 王
wěi(wei3) T3
  1. 1a type of red jade; rare, valuable
  2. 2(reddish jade)
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March 24, 2026

玮(瑋)wěi(wei3)

The character 玮 (wěi) refers to a type of rare and valuable red jade, often associated with beauty and preciousness. It is commonly used in contexts relating to gemstones, jewelry, and cultural artifacts, highlighting rarity and desirability.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jade is not only valued for its beauty but also for its symbolic meanings, representing purity, moral integrity, and status. The character 玮 embodies this cultural reverence for jade as a precious material.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful red jade piece that is so rare it shines like a brilliant star. The character 玮 consists of the radical for 'jade' (王) on top, symbolizing preciousness, and a component that resembles the word for 'rare' (唯). Visualize a rare gem sparkling and you’ll remember the pronunciation 'wěi' and its meaning.

Meanings of 玮

wěi(wei3)
1a type of red jade; rare, valuable
2(reddish jade)
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About 玮

玮Simplified
瑋Traditional
8Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 玮

Quick Contrast

瑰 (guī) - choose 玮 when referring specifically to the beauty and preciousness of red jade, while 瑰 emphasizes the beauty of precious stones in a more general sense.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; use the third tone (wěi) as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. This character is often used in formal contexts, especially in references to jewelry or cultural items. Common collocations include phrases like '玮玉' (precious jade).

HSK Study Tips

Although 玮 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary about gems and precious stones. Students should focus on recognizing characters related to valuable materials as they build their vocabulary in related topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 玮 with other jade-related characters like 玉 (yù), which means jade in a more general sense. Remember, 玮 specifically denotes a rare type of jade, so ensure you use the correct character when discussing precious stones.

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Etymology of 玮

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)韦
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Case file: 玮

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half韦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 玮?

Decomposition of 玮

IDS Structure⿰王韦
玮Full Character
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王Wang2
left
韦Wei2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 玮?

How to say a type of red jade; rare, valuable in Chinese

“a type of red jade; rare, valuable” in Chinese is玮wěi

The character 玮 (wěi) refers to a type of rare and valuable red jade, often associated with beauty and preciousness. It is commonly used in contexts relating to gemstones, jewelry, and cultural artifacts, highlighting rarity and desirability.

When to use 玮

Be cautious with the tone; use the third tone (wěi) as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. This character is often used in formal contexts, especially in references to jewelry or cultural items. Common collocations include phrases like '玮玉' (precious jade).

玮 or something close to it

瑰 (guī) - choose 玮 when referring specifically to the beauty and preciousness of red jade, while 瑰 emphasizes the beauty of precious stones in a more general sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 玮 with other jade-related characters like 玉 (yù), which means jade in a more general sense. Remember, 玮 specifically denotes a rare type of jade, so ensure you use the correct character when discussing precious stones.

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玮

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

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Cultural Notes for 玮

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

The Western concept of precious gemstones often centers around diamonds and their status, whereas in Chinese culture, jade is traditionally more revered for its cultural significance and symbolism.

Word Family of 玮

Words Containing This Character2
玮wěirare瑋
范玮琪Christine Fan (1976-), American-born Taiwanese singer and actress范瑋琪
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Compound Meaning

What does 玮 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 玮

You pronounce it as 'wěi' with a falling-rising tone.

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