only; alone; merely; uniquely. Often written as 唯 wéi.

but; however; yet.

(literary) to think; to ponder; to reflect on.

(literary) Used at the start or middle of a sentence to balance rhythm or adjust tone, without having a specific meaning; equivalent to 唯 wéi or 维 wéi in this role.

(literary) to be; used as a copula in formal or classical texts

(literary) to hope; to pray; used to express a request

(literary) and; with

(literary) because; on account of

(literary) although; even if