逶 (wēi) - Winding, meandering, circuitous — describes a long, twisting,

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wēi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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逶 · wēi

Winding, meandering, circuitous — describes a long, twisting, or sinuous path or movement.

Winding, meandering, circuitous — describes a long, twisting,

Usage highlights

Winding and meanderingWinding pathMeandering riverLong and windingWinding mountain rangeWinding dragon

Synonyms

  • 蜿蜒— winding, meandering (similar meaning, often used interchangeably)
  • 曲折— tortuous, zigzag

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path winds through the mountains (逶迤的山路).
  • The river meanders across the plain (河流逶迤穿过平原).
  • A long, winding procession (逶迤的队伍).

Collocations

  • Winding and meandering(逶迤)
  • Winding path(逶迤的路)
  • Meandering river(逶迤的河流)
  • Long and winding(逶迤漫长)
  • Winding mountain range(逶迤的山脉)
  • Winding dragon(逶迤的龙形)

Idioms

  • Winding and meandering for thousands of miles(逶迤万里)
  • Winding like a snake(逶迤如蛇)
  • The Great Wall winds like a dragon(长城逶迤如龙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe natural landscapes like mountains, rivers, and the Great Wall.
  • Evokes a sense of graceful, elongated beauty and continuous movement.
  • Frequently appears in descriptions of dragons or serpentine forms due to its winding connotation.

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