蔿 (wěi) - A type of plant & ancient surname

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wěi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

蔿 · wěi

A type of plant;

ancient surname;

place name in ancient China.

A type of plantancient surnameplace name in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Wei family nameWei JiaWei place nameWei plantWei surnameWei official

Synonyms

  • 蒍— Variant form of the same character

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Wei family name (蔿氏) appears in historical records.
  • Wei Jia was an official in the state of Chu (蔿贾).
  • Wei is an ancient place name (蔿地).
  • The character appears in botanical contexts (蔿 plant).

Collocations

  • Wei family name(蔿氏)
  • Wei Jia(蔿贾)
  • Wei place name(蔿地)
  • Wei plant(蔿草)
  • Wei surname(蔿姓)
  • Wei official(蔿官)

Idioms

  • Historical references to the Wei family(蔿氏家族)
  • Mention in ancient texts(古籍中的蔿)
  • Records from the state of Chu(楚国的蔿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as a surname in ancient Chinese historical records, particularly during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Associated with officials and figures from the state of Chu.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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