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    Chinese Grammar

    Classifier for letters or sealed documents with 封 (fēng)

    Listing & Enumeration
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 封 + 信/邮件

    Explanation

    封 (fēng) is a classifier specifically used for letters, envelopes, and sealed documents. When counting letters or written correspondence, 封 is the appropriate measure word to use.

    Examples

    • 我昨天收到了三封信。

      Wǒ zuótiān shōudào le sān fēng xìn.

      I received three letters yesterday.

    • 她给远方的朋友寄了一封信。

      Tā gěi yuǎnfāng de péngyou jì le yì fēng xìn.

      She sent a letter to a friend far away.

    • 桌上放着两封还没拆开的信。

      Zhuō shàng fàng zhe liǎng fēng hái méi chāikāi de xìn.

      There are two unopened letters on the desk.

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