HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
畏 — to fear
- Reading
- wèi
- Meaning
- to fear; to dread; to be afraid of
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
畏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is wèi and it means to fear; to dread; to be afraid of. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
畏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 敬畏 (awe, revere), 畏惧 (fear, dread) and 畏缩 (cower, flinch).
Chinese words containing 畏
Frequently asked questions
What does 畏 mean in Chinese?
畏 means to fear; to dread; to be afraid of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 畏 read?
畏 is read wèi. Reading it inside real words — 敬畏 and 畏惧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 畏 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 畏 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 畏 in a word?
A common word containing 畏 is 敬畏 (jìng wèi) — "awe, revere". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 畏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 畏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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