唯 Stroke Order

唯 [wéi] 1. Meaning is the same as "惟" (wéi): - 唯物论 (materialism) - 唯心论 (idealism) - 唯物史观 (materialist historical viewpoint) - 唯心史观 (idealist historical viewpoint) - 唯理论 (theory of唯) - 唯名论 (theory of唯 names) 2. A sound of agreement: - 唯唯 (a humble response; often refers to fish swimming together, as in "其鱼～～") - 唯诺诺 (to respond humbly) - 唯否否 (to respond negatively) --- 唯 [wéi] - Symbolic Meaning - Original Meaning: A sound of urgent response - Character Formation: Phono-semantic compound, composed of mouth (口) and a swift sound (隹). 引 (Examples) 1. 唯者，应之速而无疑也。 ("The one who responds quickly and without doubt.") — Zhu's interpretation of "Assisting characters" 2. 子曰: “参乎! 悟道一以贯之。” 曾子曰: “唯。” — "The Master said: 'Zeng, my way is cohesive.' Zeng said: 'Indeed.'" 3. 秦王跽而请曰: “先生何以幸教寡人?” 范睢曰: “唯，唯。” — "The king of Qin knelt and said: 'What fortune do I have to be taught?' Fan Sui replied: 'Indeed, indeed.'" Examples: - 又如: 唯阿 (synonym for humble response, indicating little difference); 唯俞 (response words); 唯唯 (humble replies); 唯诺 (agreement; responding rapidly without dissent). --- 唯 [wéi] 1. Only; just: - 唯圣人为能和 (Only the saints can harmonize). - 唯北狄野心 (Only the Northern Di have wild ambition). - 唯余其一 (Only I remain). - 唯巨石岿然 (Only the giant rocks stand tall). Examples: - 唯心 (In Buddhism, this refers to everything existing within the mind, without external reality. Also known as "唯识"). - 唯谨 (Only careful). 2. Because: - 唯无德也 (Because there is no virtue). - 冀之既病，则亦唯君故 (If Ji is already ill, it is because of you, my lord). 3. Expressing hope or command: - 唯大王与群臣熟计议之 (Only the king can thoroughly discuss with ministers). 4. Denotes permission or letting: - 唯所纳之，无不如志 (All that is accepted conforms to one's wishes). --- 唯 [wéi] - Although; even if (indicating a concessive relationship): - 公孙 弘、 张 汤深心疾黯，唯天子亦不说也。 — "Gongsun Hong and Zhang Tang were deeply troubled, though the emperor remained silent." --- 唯 [wéi] 1. Affirmation Marker (affirmative "to be"). - 如地如天，何私何亲;如月如日，唯君之节。 — "As the earth and sky, what is private or familial? Like the moon and sun, only your decrees matter." 2. Used at the beginning of a sentence without real meaning: - 唯求则非邦 (Only requesting does not build a nation). - 唯天子，受命于天 (Only the Son of Heaven receives a mandate from heaven). Examples: - 现在立六国后，唯无复立者 (Now establishing the six states, there is none again re-established). - 惟进修是急 (Only advancing study is urgent). - 唯师心自用 (Only relying on one's own heart is self-serving). --- 名 [wéi] 1. A respectful response word to elders, indicating respect: - 《礼记·曲礼上》: "When the father calls, there is no response; when the teacher calls, there is no response; rather rise respectfully." - 汉·东方朔 "意者寡人殆不明乎，非有先生伏而唯唯" ("The meaning is that I, the minor one, barely understand, not having the teacher to guide").