巍
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Meaning: lofty
💡 Remember 'Wei' as 'Wei-high' – think of a mountain that's 'way high'.
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Character Story & Explanation
In China, 巍 (wēi) describes towering mountains like Mount Tai or grand architecture. It appears in classical poetry to evoke awe. The radical 山 (mountain) and phonetic 巍 (wēi) combine to mean 'lofty' or 'majestic'. It's used in names and descriptions of scenic spots, emphasizing height and dignity.
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