封 Stroke Order — How to Write 封
封 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 寸, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
封 Radical and Character Components
封 is an ideographic compound. To seal 寸 something with a handful of mortar 土.
Radical: 寸 + 6 more strokes
封 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fēng
Meanings of 封 in Chinese
1
fēng封
To seal, close off, or isolate from the outside; to cover.
请把信封好再寄出去。
Please seal the letter before mailing it out.
An envelope or a paper case for letters, money, etc.
请把这封信放进信封里。
Please put this letter into the envelope.
To grant land or a title, especially by a monarch to a relative or minister.
他因战功卓著，被皇帝封侯
He was granted a marquisate by the emperor for his outstanding military achievements.
Boundary; border; frontier.
这座山是两个村庄之间的封界。
This mountain forms the boundary between the two villages.
To restrict; to limit; to seal off, often implying self-imposed limitation, similar to being hidebound or stuck in a rut.
如果长期故步自封，不接受新知识，就很难取得进步。
If one remains hidebound for a long time and does not accept new knowledge, it will be difficult to make progress.
Refers to the ancient imperial ritual of 'feng', where emperors offered sacrifices to Heaven on a sacred mountain.
古时帝王会在泰山举行封礼，以示对上天的敬畏。
In ancient times, emperors would perform 'feng' rituals on Mount Tai to show reverence to Heaven.
A measure word for sealed items, typically referring to letters or documents in an envelope.
我收到了一封来自朋友的信。
I received a letter from a friend.
Common Words and Phrases with 封
1
To close, seal off, or shut down something, preventing access or operation.
图书馆在节假日期间将暂时封闭。
The library will be temporarily closed during the holidays.
2
to seal up and store for preservation or safekeeping; to put in mothballs.
这批古老的书籍被小心翼翼地封存起来，以防虫蛀和潮湿
This batch of ancient books was carefully sealed up to prevent damage from insects and dampness.
3
back cover
这本书的封底设计得很漂亮，上面印着作者的简介和另一本书的推荐
The back cover of this book is beautifully designed, with the author's biography and a recommendation for another book printed on it.
4
A fief, a piece of land granted by a sovereign or lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service, common in feudal systems.
这片肥沃的土地曾是国王赐予他最忠诚骑士的封地。
This fertile land was once a fief granted by the king to his most loyal knight.
5
To complete the roof or main structure of a building (topping out); also, to set an upper limit or cap on something.
经过三年的努力，这座博物馆的主体结构终于封顶了。
After three years of effort, the main structure of this museum has finally been topped out.
6
To freeze over (referring to water bodies or land); a freeze-up.
气温骤降，湖面一夜之间就封冻了
The temperature dropped sharply, and the lake surface froze over overnight.
7
to close a port
由于台风临近，所有进出港口的船只都已被要求暂时封港，以确保航运安全。
Due to the approaching typhoon, all vessels entering and leaving the port have been requested to temporarily close the port to ensure shipping safety.
8
To offer official posts and make lavish promises to win people over or gain support.
为了让新来的员工迅速融入团队并积极贡献，部门经理巧妙地运用了封官许愿的策略，许诺了未来的发展机会和奖金。
To help the new employees quickly integrate into the team and actively contribute, the department manager skillfully employed the strategy of making promises of future development opportunities and bonuses.
9
to bank up a fire; to cover a fire to slow down its burning rate, keeping it from going out while also preventing it from burning too strongly
奶奶在睡前会把炉子里的炭火封好，这样第二天早上起来屋子还是暖和的，也能省下重新点火的麻烦。
Grandma would bank the charcoal fire in the stove before going to bed, so the house would still be warm the next morning, and she could save the trouble of relighting it.
10
Feudal, referring to a historical social and political system of feudalism, or figuratively, being old-fashioned and conservative in thought.
虽然时代在进步，但有些人的思想观念仍然很封建。
Although times are progressing, some people's mindsets are still very conservative and old-fashioned.
11
Feudal society is a social system, typically found after slave societies, characterized by landlords or lords owning most of the land, while peasants or serfs work it, with most of their produce exploited by the landlords.
在封建社会中，土地是财富和权力的主要来源。
In feudal society, land was the primary source of wealth and power.
12
The border or territory of a feudal state; also refers to the act of a high-ranking official governing such a region with significant authority.
在这片艺术领域，他以独特的风格和深刻的思考，默默地为自己封疆划界，形成了独树一帜的流派。
In this artistic domain, with his unique style and profound thinking, he quietly established his own boundaries, forming a distinctive school of thought.
13
To seal an opening or a wound; figuratively, to stop further discussion or to keep silent.
为了保持食物新鲜，他用夹子把薯片袋封口了。
To keep the food fresh, he sealed the chip bag with a clip.
14
To seal a door (e.g., by affixing a seal or covering it to prevent entry or as a ritual), or metaphorically, to make a definitive statement to prevent further discussion.
由于内部装修，店主在门上贴了告示，暂时封门停止营业。
Due to interior renovation, the shop owner posted a notice on the door, temporarily sealing it and suspending business.
15
The front or back cover of a book, magazine, or other publication.
这本书的封面设计非常吸引人，让人忍不住想打开它。
The cover design of this book is very attractive, making people want to open it.
16
an envelope, a wrapper, or a book cover
这本书的封皮设计得非常精美。
The cover of this book is beautifully designed.
More words with 封
- chá查fēng封Seize, Seal up
- chén尘fēng封Covered in dust, Dust-sealed
- ní泥fēng封clay seal, mud seal
- shǎng赏fēng封Reward money, Prize money
- yuán原fēng封Intact, In its original state
- cè册fēng封to confer a title, to invest
- jiā加fēng封confer additional titles, raise the rank
- mì密fēng封seal, airtight
- léi雷mǐ米fēng封Rimifon, an anti-tuberculosis drug.
- fēng封hóu侯Be made a marquis, To be enfeoffed as a marquis
- fēng封lù路road closure, to close a road
- fēng封yì邑fief, fiefdom
- xìn信fēng封envelope
- fēn分fēng封enfeoffment, feudalism
- fēng封shān山close the mountain, seal off the mountain
- fēng封suǒ锁blockade, lockdown
- kāi开fēng封Kaifeng
- fēng封qǐ起lái来seal up, enclose
- yì一fēng封a letter, an email
- bàn半fēng封bì闭semi-enclosed, partially enclosed
Idioms with 封
- fēng封dāo刀guà挂jiàn剑retire from competition
- fēng封jiāng疆dà大lì吏High-ranking provincial or regional official
- fēng封qī妻yìn荫zǐ子wife honored, sons inherit office
- bài拜xiāng相fēng封hóu侯appointed prime minister and enfeoffed as marquis
- gù固bù步zì自fēng封stick to old ways, resist progress
- gù故bù步zì自fēng封stick to old ways
- tán谈xiào笑fēng封hóu侯effortlessly achieve high official position
- yǐ蚁fēng封xué穴yǔ雨Ants sealing nests means heavy rain
- yuán原fēng封bù不dòng动leave something completely untouched
- fēng封guān官xǔ许yuán原offer positions and rewards
- fēng封hóu侯wàn万lǐ里aspire to great achievements and high honors
- fēng封jǐ己shǒu守cán残stick to old ways
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Open the tool →Questions about 封
What does 封 mean in Chinese?
封 (fēng) means “To grant land or a title” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 封?
封 is pronounced fēng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 封 have?
封 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 封?
封 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 寸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 封?
The radical of 封 is 寸, and 封 is an ideographic compound.