封 (fēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 封 (fēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 封 (fēng) means "To seal; to close; (measure word for letters)". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 寸.

Q: How do you write 封 stroke by stroke?

封 has 9 strokes. The radical is 寸. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 封 and 㝵?

封 (fēng) and 㝵 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 封?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 寸. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 封?

Common words containing 封 include: 信封 (xìn fēng) — envelope; 一封信 (yī fēng xìn) — a letter; 封闭 (fēng bì) — To seal off; to close; closed.

How to Write 封

The character 封 (fēng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 寸 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

封 is pronounced fēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To seal; to close; (measure word for letters).

As an HSK Level 2 character, 封 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 封

信封 xìn fēng

envelope

一封信 yī fēng xìn

a letter

封闭 fēng bì

To seal off; to close; closed

Example Sentences

请把信放进信封里。

qǐng bǎ xìn fàng jìn xìn fēng lǐ

Please put the letter in the envelope.

我写了一封信。

wǒ xiě le yī fēng xìn

I wrote a letter.

这条路已经封闭了。

zhè tiáo lù yǐ jīng fēng bì le

This road has been closed.

Similar Characters

㝵 dé

寽 lǜ

寿 shòu

Practice Writing 封 (fēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 封

What does 封 (fēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 封 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 封 and 㝵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 封?

What common words use 封?

How to Write 封 (fēng)