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信封 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
信封xìnfēngenvelopeHSK 5, v, rank #5404, Medium
信封xìnfēng>个[gè]HSK 5, v, rank #5404, Medium
xìnfēng(xin4feng1) T4
  1. 1envelope
  2. 2>个[gè]
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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.

Frequency#5404DifficultyMedium
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
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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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

信xìnletter
HSK 39 strokes亻
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封fēngclassifier for sealed objects, esp. letters
HSK 39 strokes寸
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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. It carries 2 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 5

Complete the Sentence

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.
2
我想你或许想要读一下信封里的内容。

wǒ xiǎng nǐ huò xǔ xiǎng yào dú yī xià xìn fēng lǐ de nèi róng。

I thought you might like to read the enclosed.
3
她把信折好，用力舔了舔信封的折口。

tā bǎ xìn zhē hǎo， ， yòng lì tiǎn le tiǎn xìn fēng de zhē。

She folded up her letter, licking the envelope flap with relish.
4
我把信折好后放进信封里.

wǒ bǎ xìn zhē hǎo hòu fàng jìn xìn fēng lǐ.

I folded the letter and then put it into the envelope.
5
他灵巧地将打有字的纸折好重新放回信封.

tā líng qiǎo dì jiāng dǎ yǒu zì de zhǐ zhē hǎo zhòng xīn fàng huí xìn fēng.

He deftly folded the typed sheets and replaced them in the envelope.
6
务必把邮票在信封上贴好.

wù bì bǎ yóu piào zài xìn fēng shàng tiē hǎo.

Make sure the stamp is properly glued to the envelope.
7
他在信封上看到了她那细长的笔迹。

tā zài xìn fēng shàng kàn dào le tā nà xì cháng de bǐ jì。

He saw her spidery writing on the envelope.
8
信封被人动过手脚，然后又用胶带封上了。

xìn fēng bèi rén dòng guò shǒu jiǎo， ， rán hòu yòu yòng jiāo dài fēng shàng。

The envelope has been tampered with and then taped shut again.
9
他撕开信封,看了里面的信.

tā sī kāi xìn fēng, , kàn le lǐ miàn de.

He ripped open the envelope and read what was inside.
10
信写好后把它装进空白信封里封好。

xìn xiě hǎo hòu bǎ tā zhuāng jìn kōng bái xìn fēng lǐ fēng hǎo。

Write your letter and seal it in a blank envelope.

Cultural Notes for 信封

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 信封

The correct measure word is 个 (gè), so you would say 一個信封 (yī gè xìnfēng) for 'one envelope.'