wēi ㄨㄟ wai1

  • power
  • might
  • prestige

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 威 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他威脅我。 He is threatening me.
  • 他賣威士忌。 He sells whisky.
  • 他威胁要公开。 He threatened to make it public.
  • 我想去夏威夷。 I'd like to go to Hawaii.
  • 你看起來很威嚴。 You look very dignified.

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