HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
纬 — weft (of fabric)
- Reading
- wěi
- Meaning
- weft (of fabric); latitude
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
纬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is wěi and it means weft (of fabric); latitude. 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.
纬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 纬度 (latitude).
Chinese words containing 纬
Frequently asked questions
What does 纬 mean in Chinese?
纬 means weft (of fabric); latitude in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 纬 read?
纬 is read wěi. Reading it inside real words — 纬度 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 纬 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 纬 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 纬 in a word?
A common word containing 纬 is 纬度 (wěidù) — "latitude". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 纬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 纬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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