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薇

wēi
noun #8,101

Meanings

  1. 1 a type of fern (Osmunda)
  2. 2 used in female given names
  3. 3 a flowering plant

Examples

蔷薇花开得很漂亮。
Qiángwēi huā kāi de hěn piàoliang.
The roses are blooming beautifully.
她的名字叫紫薇。
Tā de míngzi jiào Zǐwēi.
Her name is Ziwei.

Tips

usage
薇 is extremely popular in female names due to its elegant, floral connotation. Common compounds: 蔷薇 (qiángwēi, rose/rosebush), 紫薇 (zǐwēi, crape myrtle).

In Pop Culture

薇娅 Wēiyà
Viya
China's top livestream seller — name uses 薇
紫薇 Zǐwēi
Ziwei (character from My Fair Princess)
lead character in 还珠格格, iconic 90s TV drama

Stroke Order

薇 wēi