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Character Breakdown

Usage of (fēng)

The character primarily means "to seal" or "to enclose," often used with letters or envelopes. It can refer to physically sealing an envelope or metaphorically sealing off an area, such as a crime scene.

Common Collocations

  • (yī fēng xìn): a letter (measure word is used for letters or mail)
  • (fēng xìn): to seal a letter
  • 封锁 (fēng suǒ): to seal off, to block access

Notes

When using with letters, it is common to see it combined with (letter) or 邮件 (mail). The measure word is specifically used for letters or documents, not for packages or parcels.

In contexts like police or security, can mean to seal off an area, indicating restriction or prohibition of entry. This usage is more formal and often seen in news or official announcements.

Avoid confusing with (bāo), which means to wrap or package, as emphasizes sealing or closing tightly, especially for letters or official documents.

Example Sentences

Please help me seal this letter.

He received a letter from a friend.

The police sealed off the crime scene, forbidding anyone from entering.