How to write 惟

惟 [wéi] 1. Singular; only. - Examples: 惟独 (only), 惟一 (only one), 惟有 (only have), 惟恐 (only fear), 惟命是从 (only obey). 2. However; but. - Example: 雨虽止，惟路仍甚泥泞 (Although the rain has stopped, the road is still very muddy). 3. Classical particle, often used at the beginning of a sentence. - Examples: 惟妙惟肖 (only exquisite and vivid), 惟二月既望 (in the second month on the 16th day). 4. To think; to ponder. - Examples: 思惟 (thought), 惟度 (consideration). 惟 [wéi] (verb) - Basic meaning: To think; to reflect. - Etymology: Phono-semantic compound; consists of heart component (心) and the sound component (隹). 1. Same as basic meaning [think]. - References: 《说文》: 惟，凡思也 (To think is to ponder). 2. To be (to exist). - References: 《书·益稷》: 万邦黎献，共惟帝臣 (All the nations contribute to the emperor). 3. To have. - References: 《礼记》: 相亦惟终 (Mutual possessions end). 4. To obey; to follow. - References: 刘献廷《广阳杂记》: 大国苟不以为然也，则亦惟命耳 (The great country follows orders). - Example: 惟惟 (to obey). 5. To wish; to hope. - References: 《英烈传》: 若草庵见毁一节，成功之后，万惟留心 (If the thatched cottage is destroyed, after success, one should pay attention). - Example: 惟所欲为 (to do what one wishes freely). 6. To lie in; to depend on. - References: 《书·大禹谟》: 德惟善政，政在养民 (Good governance depends on benevolent rule). 惟 [wéi] (adverb) 1. Used to limit the scope, equivalent to "only". - References: 《书·舜典》: 惟明克允 (Only the wise can be reliable). 2. Indicates repetition of actions, equivalent to "again". - Example: 惟新 (new again). 3. Similar to "still". - References: 裴学海《古书虚字集释》: 惟，犹犹也 (Reiterates again). 4. Used at the beginning of a sentence to express hope or a wish. - References: 《孟子·梁惠王下》: 先王无流连之乐，荒亡之行，惟君所行也 (The former kings did not indulge in pleasure; what remains is for you, O king). 5. Indicates a parallel relationship, equivalent to "and". - References: 《书·多方》: 告尔四国多方，惟尔殷侯尹民 (Inform the four countries, you are the only one). 6. Indicates a sequential relationship, equivalent to "then". - References: 《书·吕刑》: 德威惟畏，德明惟明 (Virtue brings fear, wisdom brings clarity). 7. Indicates a concessive relationship, equivalent to "even if" or "although". - References: 《史记·淮阴候列传》: 惟信亦为大王不如也 (Even faith cannot compare to majesty). 惟 [wéi] (preposition) - Due to; because. - References: 《书·盘庚中》: 亦惟汝故，以丕从厥志 (It is also because of you that we follow our great intentions). 惟 [wéi] (particle) 1. Used before year, month, and day. - References: 惟二月既望 (On the 16th of the second month). 2. Used at the beginning of a sentence with no substantive meaning. - References: 《孟子》: 惟士无田，则亦不祭 (Only scholars without land do not offer sacrifices). 3. Used in a sentence to adjust the rhythm. - References: 《召诰》: 无疆惟休，亦无疆惟恤 (No boundaries for rest, nor for mercy).