Wei
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of several imperial dynasties of China ruling from 220 to 265 and from 386 to 556
WiktionaryText
Noun
wei
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Preposition
- for
- wei renmin fuwu.
- to serve the people.
Measure word
Pinyin syllable
wei
- A transliteration of any of a number of Chinese characters properly represented as having one of four tones, wēi, wéi, wěi, or wèi.
Usage notes
English transcriptions of Chinese speech often fail to distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Chinese language, using words such as this one without the appropriate indication of tone.