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Chinese words · HSK 5

围

wéiTraditional 圍

to surround; to encircle

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wéi

to surround; to encircle
circumference; measurement (as in 腰围)
around (as in 周围)

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Words with 围

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).