Character Contained In References Comments
 Simplified  Traditional  Ancient forms  Archaic forms
   traditional formhandwritten form

Variants

Phonetic

Semantic

Apparent
Mandarin
wei4
English
Definitions
to protect; surname; to defend; to guard
Mnemonic
Relating to travel
Etymology
Notes
Ancient form shows a man (often with a carrying-pole ) on the road ; feet are shown marching around in all directions