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缝 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缝féngto sewHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝féngto stitchHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝féngseamHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝féngcrackHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝féngnarrow slitHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝féngto sew, to mendHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝fèngto sewHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝fèngto stitchHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝fèngseamHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝fèngcrackHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝fèngnarrow slitHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
缝fèngto sew, to mendHSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 纟, rank #3241, Hard
féng(feng2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1to sew
  2. 2to stitch
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March 24, 2026
缝(縫)féng(feng2)

The character 缝 (féng) primarily means 'to sew' or 'to stitch.' It is commonly used in contexts involving textiles, such as mending clothes or creating seams. The word can also refer to narrow splits or cracks, conveying a sense of joining or repairing.

Strokes13Radical纟Frequency#3241DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sewing and mending are traditional skills often passed down through generations, symbolizing care and the value of clothing. The practice of mending clothes reflects a cultural attitude towards sustainability and resourcefulness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a seamstress with a needle and thread, stitching together fabric to create a beautiful garment. The character 缝 visually resembles a sewing needle passing through two pieces of fabric, connecting them, which helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 缝

féng(feng2)
primary
1to sew
2to stitch
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About 缝

缝Simplified
縫Traditional
13Strokes
纟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3241Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 缝

Quick Contrast

缝 (féng) vs 织 (zhī) — use 缝 when referring to sewing or stitching together pieces, while 织 specifically means to weave fabric.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a seamstress with a needle and thread, stitching together fabric to create a beautiful garment. The character 缝 visually resembles a sewing needle passing through two pieces of fabric, connecting them, which helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is to confuse 缝 with other sewing-related terms like 縫合 (fénghé), which means 'to stitch together.' It is used in both formal and informal contexts, so students should be aware of the context when using it. Pay attention to the pronunciation; the second tone in 'féng' can be tricky.

HSK Study Tips

Although 缝 is not included in the regular HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other HSK words related to clothing and textiles. Focus on practicing its use in sentences about sewing or repairing items to enhance retention.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sewing and mending are traditional skills often passed down through generations, symbolizing care and the value of clothing. The practice of mending clothes reflects a cultural attitude towards sustainability and resourcefulness.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缝 with the character 縫 (also pronounced féng), which is an alternate form. For example, saying '我会縫衣服' instead of '我会缝衣服' is incorrect in modern usage; the correct character is 缝.

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Pronunciation of 缝

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Etymology of 缝

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)逢
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 缝?

Decomposition of 缝

IDS Structure⿰纟逢
缝Full Character
=
纟si1
left
逢feng2
right
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Which of these is a component of 缝?

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缝

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Grammar Patterns of 缝

缝 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. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

据说帐篷的____合处快炸线了。

The camps are said to be bursting at the seams.

Example Sentences for 缝 (10)

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1
据说帐篷的缝合处快炸线了。

jù shuō zhàng péng de féng hé chǔ kuài zhà xiàn le。

The camps are said to be bursting at the seams.
2
鸟儿们紧贴在墙上，啄着砖缝。

niǎo ér mén jǐn tiē zài qiáng shàng， ， zhuó zháo zhuān。

The birds cling to the wall and nibble at the brickwork.
3
这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。

zhè tiáo bèi zǐ yǒu piāo liàng de hé yè shì biān， ， ér qiě háng féng huó zuò dé yě hěn jīng。

The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.
4
在他头顶的天花板上有一道很深的裂缝。

zài tā tóu dǐng de tiān huā bǎn shàng yǒu yī dào hěn shēn de liè féng。

There was a deep crack in the ceiling above him.
5
塑料面椅子的四角上有几道小裂缝。

sù liào miàn yǐ zǐ de sì jiǎo shàng yǒu jī dào xiǎo liè féng。

The plastic-covered seat has a few small splits around the corners.
6
他眨眼间就能缝补好。

tā zhǎ yǎn jiān jiù néng féng bǔ hǎo。

He will sew it up in a trice.
7
阿蒙森医生将她手腕上的伤口缝好。

ā mēng sēn yī shēng jiāng tā shǒu wàn shàng de shāng kǒu féng hǎo。

Dr Armonson stitched up her wrist wounds.
8
如果伤口缝合得好, 不会落下什么伤疤.

rú guǒ shāng kǒu féng hé dé hǎo, , bù huì luò xià shí mó shāng.

If the wound is stitched up skillfully, it will hardly leave a mark.
9
如果船板接缝漏水就一定要填补好.

rú guǒ chuán bǎn jiē féng lòu shuǐ jiù yī dìng yào tián bǔ hǎo.

The seams of the boat must be filled in if they leak.
10
几个世纪以来，缝被子和做布拼一直是许多人都会做的针线活儿。

jī gè shì jì yǐ lái， ， féng bèi zǐ hé zuò bù pīn yī zhí shì xǔ duō rén dū huì zuò de zhēn xiàn huó。

For centuries, quilting and patchwork have been popular needlecrafts.

Cultural Notes for 缝

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, sewing and mending are traditional skills often passed down through generations, symbolizing care and the value of clothing. The practice of mending clothes reflects a cultural attitude towards sustainability and resourcefulness.

Word Family of 缝

Words Containing This Character20
缝féngseam縫
裂缝lièfèngcrack裂縫
缝合fénghéto sew together縫合
缝隙chink縫隙
裁缝cáifengtailor裁縫
天衣无缝fig. flawless天衣無縫
缝纫to sew縫紉
缝制to sew縫製
缝纫机sewing machine縫紉機
缝线suture縫線
夹缝crack夾縫
牙缝gap between teeth牙縫
缝补to darn (clothing)縫補
见缝插针lit. to see a gap and stick in a needle (idiom); fig. to make use of every second and every inch見縫插針
严丝合缝to fit tightly (idiom)嚴絲合縫
裁缝店tailor's shop裁縫店
眯缝to squint眯縫
无缝seamless無縫
中缝vertical line on the back of clothing中縫
隙缝aperture隙縫
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Compound Meaning

What does 缝 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 缝

You can say: 我需要缝这件衣服 (Wǒ xūyào féng zhè jiàn yīfú), which means 'I need to sew this piece of clothing.'