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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缝合fénghéto sew togetherHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7644, Very Hard
缝合fénghésuture (in surgery)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7644, Very Hard
缝合fénghéto sew up (a wound)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7644, Very Hard
fénghé(feng2he2) T2
  1. 1to sew together
  2. 2suture (in surgery)
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March 24, 2026

缝合(縫合)fénghé(feng2he2)

The term '缝合' refers to the action of sewing two or more pieces together, commonly used in both everyday sewing and medical contexts. In medicine, it specifically denotes the procedure of suturing a wound to promote healing.

Strokes19Frequency#7644DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese medicine, the practice of suturing wounds is seen as an essential skill, often connected to the greater philosophy of healing and care in traditional practices. Understanding '缝合' can provide insights into the importance of precision in medical treatments.

Memory Tip

Imagine a seamstress (缝) carefully stitching (合) together two fabric pieces. The character '缝' looks like a needle threading through fabric, while '合' represents the idea of joining together, helping you visualize the sewing process.

Meanings of 缝合

fénghé(feng2he2)
1to sew together
2suture (in surgery)
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About 缝合

缝合Simplified
縫合Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 缝合

Quick Contrast

缝纫 (fèngrèn) refers to the general act of sewing fabric together, while 缝合 (fénghé) specifically implies sewing for the purpose of joining or suturing, often in a medical context.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse '缝合' with simpler terms like '缝' (to sew) which lacks the 'together' aspect. This word is more formal and is predominantly used in medical contexts, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Pay attention to the correct tones: 'feng2' and 'he2'.

HSK Study Tips

While '缝合' is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for learners aiming for HSK Level 5 and above due to its relevance in health-related discussions. Students should focus on the characters' components and practice similar compound verbs.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use '缝合' in casual contexts, thinking it applies to any sewing scenario, but it is more appropriate for surgical or formal uses. For example, saying '我想缝合这个衣服' (I want to sew this shirt) would be incorrect; instead, use '缝这个衣服'.

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Component Characters

缝féngto sew
HSK 713 strokes纟
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合gěto close
HSK 56 strokes口
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How to say to sew together in Chinese

“to sew together” in Chinese is缝合fénghé

The term '缝合' refers to the action of sewing two or more pieces together, commonly used in both everyday sewing and medical contexts. In medicine, it specifically denotes the procedure of suturing a wound to promote healing.

When to use 缝合

Learners often confuse '缝合' with simpler terms like '缝' (to sew) which lacks the 'together' aspect. This word is more formal and is predominantly used in medical contexts, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Pay attention to the correct tones: 'feng2' and 'he2'.

缝合 or something close to it

缝纫 (fèngrèn) refers to the general act of sewing fabric together, while 缝合 (fénghé) specifically implies sewing for the purpose of joining or suturing, often in a medical context.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use '缝合' in casual contexts, thinking it applies to any sewing scenario, but it is more appropriate for surgical or formal uses. For example, saying '我想缝合这个衣服' (I want to sew this shirt) would be incorrect; instead, use '缝这个衣服'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缝合

Make sure to use the second tone for 缝 (feng2) and the second tone for 合 (he2), emphasizing the rising intonation.

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