U+9B4F "魏" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+9B4F "魏" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that historically refers to the name of an ancient feudal state during the Zhou dynasty, as well as several subsequent kingdoms and dynasties in Chinese history, most notably the state of Wei from the Warring States period. It is a composite character formed from elements meaning "ghost" and "small," though its modern usage often appears in personal names and place names. In a political and historical context, it is strongly associated with the Kingdom of Wei, one of the Three Kingdoms, and also appears in compound words related to particular family names and regions in China. Its structure and meaning reflect the rich layers of Chinese literary and historical tradition, remaining a recognizable symbol in East Asian calligraphy and written discourse.