How to write 苇

苇 (wěi) 1. [Base Meaning] Reeds 2. [Character Composition] The character is a phono-semantic compound. It is composed of the "grass" radical 艸 and the phonetic component 韦. 3. [Definitions] - 【Original Meaning】: Reeds - 【Cited References】: 1. "Shuo Wen": 苇, a large type of reeds. 2. "Yi Jing - Shuo Gua": Zhen corresponds to reeds. - 【Examples**: - 苇车 (wěi chē): A simple thatch cart. - 苇杖 (wěi zhàng): A rush stick, used as a light punishment tool (a whip made from grass). - 苇索 (wěi suǒ): A type of rope woven from reeds; in ancient times, these ropes were hung on doors during festivals to ward off evil spirits and bad energy. - 苇茭 (wěi jiāo): A rope woven from reeds. - 苇戟桃杖 (wěi jǐ táo zhàng): A weapon made from reeds and a staff made of peach wood, used in ancient times to ward off evil spirits. - 苇荻 (wěi dí): Reeds and horsetails (refers to both types of grasses). - 苇莞 (wěi guàn): Reed grass and bulrush; also refers to mats made from these two kinds of grasses. - 苇带 (wěi dài): A belt made of reed grass. - 苇笮 (wěi zā): A rope made from reeds. (笮 refers to bamboo rope). - 苇薄 (wěi bó): A mat made of reeds.