Everyday characterPicture
为
wèi
Also read wéi
for; because of; (wéi) act as, become
- Frequency
- #18Estimated
- HSK
- Level 2Estimated
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How it is built
Learned as one picture.
Simplified from 為, originally a hand leading an elephant to work
Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.
Words 5
Sentences 2
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