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Meaning of 維

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維 (Simplified: 维)HSK 5
Pinyin: wéi
English Definition: to preserve; to maintain; to hold together; dimension; vitamin (abbr. for 维生素 ); abbr. for Uighur 维吾尔 ; surname Wei
Chinese Definition:
①系,连结:维系。维絷。
②保持:维持。维护。维修。维生素。
③纲:纲维(总纲,亦指法度)。
④数学名词,几何学及空间理论的基本概念,通常的空间有“三维”,平面是“二维”,直线只有“一维”。
⑤思考:思维(亦作“思惟”)。
⑥以,因为:“维子之故,使我不能餐兮”。
⑦文言助词,用于句首或句中:维新。维妙维肖。
⑧姓氏。
Total strokes: 14; Radical: 糸
Pictophonetic:隹 indicates the sound; 糹 (thread) conveys the meaning.
Character Formation:
  • ⿰ Left to right
Similar Characters: 稚
Example Words
維護HSK 6 wéi hù to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold; to maintain
維持HSK 6 wéi chí to keep; to maintain; to preserve
維修HSK 5 wéi xiū maintenance (of equipment); to protect and maintain
維和 wéi hé peacekeeping
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Example Sentences
1
她的横向思维很强
。
She has a strong lateral thinking ability.
2
他懂得如何维护和平
。
He knows how to maintain peace.
3
维持健康饮食很重要
。
It is important to maintain a healthy diet.
4
新政府要维持社会稳定
。
The new government wants to maintain social stability.
5
这个机械需要定期维修
。
This machine requires regular maintenance.