HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
维 — maintain
- Reading
- wéi
- Meaning
- maintain; preserve; dimension
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
维 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is wéi and it means maintain; preserve; dimension. 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.
维 appears in everyday chinese words such as 思维 (thought, thinking, mind), 维修 (maintain, repair) and 维持 (maintain, preserve).
Chinese words containing 维
Frequently asked questions
What does 维 mean in Chinese?
维 means maintain; preserve; dimension in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 维 read?
维 is read wéi. Reading it inside real words — 思维 and 维修 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 维 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 维 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 维 in a word?
A common word containing 维 is 思维 (sī wéi) — "thought, thinking, mind". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 维 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 维 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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