Synonyms for

Wei

Verb / weɪ / Another word for wei — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wei is a Chinese word that can have different meanings depending on the context. It can mean 'great', 'powerful', or 'important'.

Synonyms & similar words

wei weidynasty big strong mighty potent influential significant momentous weighty heavy formidable dominant commanding authoritative assertive confident self-assured imposing impressive towering stout

Synonyms by register

Formal

influence authority dominion prestige

Informal

clout pull juice sway

Literary

ascendancy hegemony command

Antonyms

strong powerful mighty potent robust firm sturdy

Common collocations

  • gain wei
  • lose wei
  • have wei
  • exert wei
  • political wei
  • economic wei
  • national wei
  • international wei

Word family

noun wei

Usage note

Wei is a Chinese term referring to the power or influence of a person or entity. It is often used in discussions of international relations and political science.

Example sentences

  1. The Emperor's wei army was feared and respected throughout the land.
  2. The wei dynasty ruled China during the Northern and Southern dynasties period.
  3. The wei river is a major tributary of the Yellow river in China.
  4. The wei character in the game was the strongest and most skilled fighter.
  5. The wei family was one of the wealthiest and most influential in the city.

Quotes

  • 'The way of the wei is to avoid picking fights, but to be prepared to win them.' - Sun Tzu
  • 'The wei that can be named is not the eternal wei.' - Lao Tzu
  • 'The wei of heaven is like a bellows, it is empty yet inexhaustible.' - Tao Te Ching

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