Smallness / Lightness
Indicates something small, slight, or of low degree.
微 (wēi): Small — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0Level 7-9
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Indicates something small, slight, or of low degree.
HSK words that contain this character.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 微 is used in context
A person (彳) walks subtly with a mountain (山) and hair (彡) — tiny or hidden details.
a little bit
tiny; minute; negligible
Describes something delicate, refined, or nuanced.
smile
not worth mentioning; insignificant
A subtle, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his face.
She gave me a warm smile.
I chat with friends on WeChat every day.
The impact of this mistake is very tiny.
lavish every care on; in every possible way; meticulously
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