隗 (kuí) - A Chinese surname & also refers to a high, steep, or precipitous

隗Tone 2

kuí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

隗 · kuí

A Chinese surname;

also refers to a high, steep, or precipitous mountain;

ancient state name.

A Chinese surnamealso refers to a high, steep, or precipitousancient state name.

Usage highlights

Surname WeiWei ZiState of WeiSteep mountainTowering peakWei family

Synonyms

  • 巍— towering, lofty (similar meaning of height/majesty)
  • 危— dangerous, high (similar connotation of height/precipice)

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level (opposite of steep/mountainous)
  • 坦— smooth, level (opposite of precipitous)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Wei (他姓隗).
  • The mountain appears steep and towering (山势隗然).
  • Wei Zi was a figure from the Spring and Autumn period (隗子).
  • The ancient state of Wei existed during the Zhou dynasty (隗国).

Collocations

  • Surname Wei(姓隗)
  • Wei Zi(隗子)
  • State of Wei(隗国)
  • Steep mountain(隗山)
  • Towering peak(隗峰)
  • Wei family(隗家)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 隗 as a prominent character are widely attested in common usage.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 隗 is an ancient Chinese surname, one of the oldest surnames in China.
  • The surname originated from the ancient state of Wei during the Zhou dynasty.
  • It is also associated with mountainous terrain, reflecting its radical component.
  • The surname is relatively rare in modern times compared to more common Chinese surnames.

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