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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'cover' with 封面 (fēngmiàn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 封面

    Explanation

    The noun 封面 (fēngmiàn) means 'cover' and specifically refers to the front cover of a book, magazine, or publication. It is composed of 封 (to seal) and 面 (surface), and is commonly used when talking about opening, designing, or describing the appearance of a book.

    Examples

    • 这本书的封面设计得非常漂亮。

      Zhè běn shū de fēngmiàn shèjì de fēicháng piàoliang.

      The cover of this book is very beautifully designed.

    • 我一看到封面就被这本杂志吸引了。

      Wǒ yī kàn dào fēngmiàn jiù bèi zhè běn zázhì xīyǐn le.

      I was attracted to this magazine as soon as I saw the cover.

    • 他的照片被用作了杂志的封面。

      Tā de zhàopiàn bèi yòng zuò le zázhì de fēngmiàn.

      His photo was used as the cover of a magazine.

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