Name character

胃 wèi

stomach; gizzard of fowl; 17th lunar mansion, determinative star 35 Arietis

Tone: 4 Strokes: 9 Radical: 130 Traditional: 胃 Usage lean: male

This is a basic library entry. The longer editorial profile for this character is still being expanded.

wèi · tone 4

Meaning

stomach; gizzard of fowl; 17th lunar mansion, determinative star 35 Arietis

In names

Common in Chinese given names.

Structure and etymology

Structure: 9 strokes; Kangxi radical 130.

Names that use this character

No published names in the library use this character yet. The Finder can still combine it with other characters as an editorial option.

Naming notes

Common in Chinese given names.

Tags: natural. It carries a masculine leaning in modern usage.

Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.