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