卫
卫 (wèi) · to guard
卫 (wèi) means “to guard”. It is made of 乛 + 一 and has 3 strokes.
Break 卫 into its parts
What 卫 is made of
- 乛 — bent stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
卫 stroke order
Example sentences with 卫生
饭前要洗手，注意卫生。Fàn qián yào xǐshǒu, zhùyì wèishēng.Wash your hands before meals and pay attention to hygiene.
这家饭馆卫生吗？Zhè jiā fànguǎn wèishēng ma?Is this restaurant clean?
Words with 卫
Also built with 乛
Quick facts
| Pinyin | wèi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to guard |
| Strokes | 3 |
| Radical | 乙 (second, #5) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 卫
What does 卫 mean?
卫 (wèi) means “to guard”.
How many strokes does 卫 have?
卫 has 3 strokes.
What is the radical of 卫?
The radical of 卫 is 乙 (yǐ, “second”), Kangxi radical number 5.
What parts make up 卫?
卫 is made of 乛 (bent stroke) and 一 (horizontal stroke).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.