封
to seal; to confer title; envelope; MW for letters
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to confer a title (in feudal times); to enfeoff
archaicUsed historically in the context of emperors granting nobility or land to subjects.
King Wu of Zhou enfeoffed the feudal lords.
The Emperor decided to confer the title of Marquis upon him.
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The enfeoffment system was practiced in ancient times.
This piece of land was enfeoffed to him.
He was made a king due to his military achievements.
proper noun
a Chinese surname
Common Chinese surname.
I have a friend whose surname is Feng.
Mr. Feng is the owner of this company.
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Please give this book to Dr. Feng.
Are you Ms. Feng?
The Feng family members are all very hospitable.
verb
to seal; to close; to confine
Commonly used for sealing envelopes, closing openings, or shutting down venues.
Please seal the bottle mouth tightly.
Heavy snow sealed off the mountain, so vehicles cannot pass.
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The police sealed up this illegal casino.
He sealed the letter with wax.
To keep warm, we need to seal the windows.
noun
a sealed packet; an envelope
Often refers to envelopes or red envelopes containing money.
There is an envelope on the table.
He handed the reward packet to me.
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There is money inside this envelope.
During the New Year, elders give children red envelopes.
Please write the address and stick it on the envelope.
measure word
classifier for sealed things (letters, gifts)
Used specifically for letters, parcels, or bundles of silver/gifts that are wrapped up.
I sent him a letter yesterday.
There are two packets of silver on the table.
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Please pass this letter to Mr. Li.
She opened that letter and started reading.
This is the first letter your younger brother sent you.