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March 24, 2026
信封xìnfēng(xin4feng1)
信封 (xìnfēng) means 'envelope' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts related to mailing letters and sending documents. This word is essential for understanding postal services and communication in Chinese-speaking environments.
Strokes18Frequency#5404DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sending a letter in a proper 信封 is considered an important aspect of formal communication, especially when conveying respect or significant messages, such as invitations or apologies.
Memory Tip
Think of 信 (xìn) as a 'letter' and 封 (fēng) representing 'seal' or 'enclosure.' Imagine sealing a letter in an envelope to send it off, which helps connect the sounds and meanings of the components.
Meanings of 信封
xìnfēng(xin4feng1)
1envelope
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About 信封
信封Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5404Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 信封
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 信封 with 信 (xìn), which means 'letter' or 'trust.' The word is generally used in neutral contexts, but ensure to use the correct measure word 个 (gè) when counting envelopes, e.g., 一個信封 (yī gè xìnfēng).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 信封 connects with other words related to communication, such as 信 (xìn) and 邮件 (yóujiàn - mail). Students should focus on using it in sentences about mailing and sending.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say 信 (xìn) when they mean 信封 (xìnfēng), confusing the word for 'letter' with 'envelope.' Always remember that 信封 specifically refers to the envelope itself.
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信封 (xìnfēng) means 'envelope' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts related to mailing letters and sending documents. This word is essential for understanding postal services and communication in Chinese-speaking environments.
When to use 信封
Be careful not to confuse 信封 with 信 (xìn), which means 'letter' or 'trust.' The word is generally used in neutral contexts, but ensure to use the correct measure word 个 (gè) when counting envelopes, e.g., 一個信封 (yī gè xìnfēng).
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly say 信 (xìn) when they mean 信封 (xìnfēng), confusing the word for 'letter' with 'envelope.' Always remember that 信封 specifically refers to the envelope itself.
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封
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Grammar Patterns of 信封
信封 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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请于今日将随函附上的捐款表格用所提供的邮资预付的____寄回。
Return the enclosed Donation Form today in the prepaid envelope provided.
Example Sentences for 信封 (10)
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请于今日将随函附上的捐款表格用所提供的邮资预付的信封寄回。
qǐng yú jīn rì jiāng suí hán fù shàng de juān kuǎn biǎo gé yòng suǒ tí gōng de yóu zī yù fù de xìn fēng jì huí。
Return the enclosed Donation Form today in the prepaid envelope provided.
