威
威 (wēi) · might
9 strokesOverlapping
威 (wēi) means “might”. It is made of 戌 + 女 and has 9 strokes.
Break 威 into its parts
What 威 is made of
- 戌 xū — 11th terrestrial branch
- 戊 wù — 5th heavenly stem
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 戈 gē — spear
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 戊 wù — 5th heavenly stem
- 女 nǚ — woman
威 stroke order
Example sentences with 威胁
大雨威胁着这个小村子。Dàyǔ wēixié zhe zhège xiǎo cūnzi.The heavy rain is threatening this small village.
吸烟威胁健康。Xīyān wēixié jiànkāng.Smoking is a threat to health.
Words with 威
- 威胁wēixiéto threaten
- 权威quánwēiauthority
- 示威shìwēito demonstrate
- 威风wēifēngimposing
- 威力wēilìpower
- 威望wēiwàngprestige
- 威信wēixìnprestige
Quick facts
| Pinyin | wēi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | might |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Pattern | Overlapping |
Questions about 威
What does 威 mean?
威 (wēi) means “might”.
How many strokes does 威 have?
威 has 9 strokes.
What parts make up 威?
威 is made of 戌 (11th terrestrial branch) and 女 (woman).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.