Wei

/weɪ/ noun

Definition

An ancient Chinese state and also a unit of measurement or a surname; in some contexts, a term used in Asian cultures with specific regional meanings.

Etymology

From Chinese 'wèi' (魏), one of the major states during China's Warring States period (475-221 BCE). The character and name have appeared consistently in Chinese history for over 2,500 years.

Kelly Says

Wei was so powerful and famous that it became the root word for 'great' in some Chinese contexts, and multiple Chinese dynasties later claimed to inherit Wei's legacy—names in history can hold power long after the original entity disappears.

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