wěi
𬱟
quiet; peaceful (used in names)
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
literaryA literary term found primarily in classical texts and used in personal names. Rare in modern spoken Chinese.
Qí其
xìng性
wěi頠
jìng静
，
bù不
mù慕
róng荣
lì利
。
His nature is quiet and peaceful, not coveting glory or profit.
Gǔ古
rén人
qǔ取
míng名
wěi頠
，
yù寓
ān安
jìng静
zì自
shǒu守
zhī之
yì意
。
Ancient people chose the name Wei, implying the meaning of remaining quiet and self-contained.
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Wěi頠
rán然
duān端
zuò坐
，
ruò若
yǒu有
suǒ所
sī思
。
Sitting quietly and properly, as if deep in thought.