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How to Write 缝 (féng/fèng) — Meaning “to sew; seam; crack”

féng/fèng HSK Level 7 13 strokes Radical: 纟

缝 (féng/fèng) means "to sew; seam; crack" in Chinese. It has 13 strokes with the radical 纟, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 81% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 4+ common words including 缝隙 (fèng xì), 裂缝 (liè fèng), 缝补 (féng bǔ).

Due to its 13 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 缝 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 缝

The character 缝 (féng/fèng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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What Does féng/fèng (缝) Mean in Chinese?

缝 means to sew; seam; crack.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: féng, fèng.

As an HSK Level 7 character, 缝 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character缝
Pinyinféng / fèng (feng)
Meaningto sew; seam; crack
Strokes13
Radical纟
HSK Level7
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 缝

The character combines the 'silk' radical (纟) with 逢 (fèng, 'to meet'), using silk thread to join or meet separate pieces of fabric. This visually represents sewing a seam or crack, where the thread brings two edges together.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a seamstress using red silk thread (纟) to stitch a glowing 'feng' crystal into a crack on a torn cloth, sealing it perfectly.

Common Words with 缝

缝隙 fèng xì
chink; crack; gap
裂缝 liè fèng
Crack; crevice; fissure
缝补 féng bǔ
to mend; to patch
缝纫 féng rèn
to sew; tailoring

Example Sentences

阳光透过墙上的缝隙照了进来。

yáng guāng tòu guò qiáng shàng de fèng xì zhào le jìn lái

Sunlight shone in through the cracks in the wall.

地震后，路面出现了巨大的裂缝。

dì zhèn hòu lù miàn chū xiàn le jù dà de liè fèng

After the earthquake, huge cracks appeared on the road surface.

妈妈正在灯下为我缝补旧衣服。

mā mā zhèng zài dēng xià wèi wǒ féng bǔ jiù yī fú

Mom is mending old clothes for me under the lamp.

缝纫机发出了节奏明快的响声。

féng rèn jī fā chū le jié zòu míng kuài de xiǎng shēng

The sewing machine made a rhythmic and brisk sound.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
缝 (current) féng / fèng 13 纟
绩 jì 11 纟
绪 xù 11 纟
绫 líng 11 纟
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Frequently Asked Questions about 缝

The left component 纟 (silk radical) indicates the meaning relates to thread or fabric. The right part 逢 (féng) provides the pronunciation and originally meant 'to meet,' so together they suggest thread meeting or joining fabric — the action of sewing.

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