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Wei
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Wei (name) means the name of several ancient Chinese states and a kingdom, including a major power during the Three Kingdoms period. Example: “Wei was one of the three rival kingdoms that emerged after the fall of the Han dynasty.”
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The name of several ancient Chinese states and a kingdom, including a major power during the Three Kingdoms period.
"Wei was one of the three rival kingdoms that emerged after the fall of the Han dynasty."
How to use Wei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA name tied to several historical Chinese states, most famously the Three Kingdoms-era Wei.
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Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 魏 (Wèi).
Rhymes for Wei
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What does “Wei” mean?
The word “Wei” means the name of several ancient Chinese states and a kingdom, including a major power during the Three Kingdoms period. In plain terms, a name tied to several historical Chinese states, most famously the Three Kingdoms-era Wei.
How do you pronounce “Wei”?
“Wei” is pronounced way (/weɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wei” in a sentence?
Here is “Wei” used in a sentence: “Wei was one of the three rival kingdoms that emerged after the fall of the Han dynasty.”
What part of speech is “Wei”?
“Wei” is a name.
Where does the word “Wei” come from?
The word “Wei” comes from Chinese. From Mandarin Chinese 魏 (Wèi).
Is “Wei” a common word?
“Wei” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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