精卫 jīng wèi

myth bird that tried to fill the sea; grit

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. mythological bird, reincarnation of drowned daughter Nüwa 女娃nǚ wá[Nu:3 wa2] of Fiery Emperor 炎帝yán dì

Characters

Character Meaning
精 jīng HSK 4
essence; elite; proficient (refined ability)
卫 wèi HSK 4
abbr. for 卫生wèi shēng, hygiene; health; to guard