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为
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 为
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 为 | wéi | as (in the capacity of); to take sth as |
| 因为 | yīn wèi | because; owing to |
| 认为 | rèn wéi | to believe; to think; to consider; to feel |
| 为了 | wèi le | for; for the purpose of; in order to |
| 为什么 | wèi shén me | why?; for what reason? |
| 以为 | yǐ wéi | to think (i.e. to take it to be true that ...) (Usually there is an implication that the notion is mistaken – except when expressing one's own current opinion.) |
| 成为 | chéng wéi | to become; to turn into |
| 行为 | xíng wéi | action; conduct |
FAQ
How many strokes does 为 have?
为 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 为?
The pinyin for 为 is wèi. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄨㄟˋ.
What does 为 mean in Chinese?
为 means: as (in the capacity of); to take sth as. It appears in common words such as 为、因为、认为.
What is the traditional form of 为?
The traditional form of 为 is 為.