wéi

帏

Character · NounTraditional幃

curtain; ancient sachet

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

curtain, screen, tent (variant of 帷)

Variant character of 帷, referring to curtains, drapes, or tent coverings used as partitions or shelters.

Shè设
wéi帏
zhàng帐
yú于
tíng庭
zhōng中
 。

Curtains and tents were set up in the courtyard.

Qīng青
wéi帏
bàn半
juǎn卷
 ，
hóng红
zhú烛
gāo高
shāo烧
 。

The green curtains were half-rolled up, with red candles burning high.

2.

noun

ancient perfumed sachet or pouch worn on the person

archaic

Refers to a small bag containing fragrant herbs or spices, worn as an accessory or for its aroma in ancient China, often carried by women.

Gǔ古
dài代
nǚ女
zǐ子
cháng常
pèi佩
wéi帏
náng囊
yǐ以
shì示
fāng芳
jié洁
 。

Women in ancient times often wore sachets to signify purity and refinement.

Wéi帏
zhōng中
shèng盛
xiāng香
liào料
 ，
xiāng香
qì气
xí袭
rén人
 。

The sachet was filled with spices, and the fragrance assailed one's senses.