English–Chinese
“envelope” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxìn fēng
Example
请把信放进信封里。qǐng bǎ xìn fàng jìn xìn fēng lǐ
Please put the letter in the envelope.
How to say “envelope” in Chinese
“Envelope” in Chinese is 信封 (xìn fēng).
A small paper container that turns a loose letter into a closed item ready to travel.
Example sentences with 信封
请在信封上贴好邮票再投递。qǐng zài xìn fēng shàng tiē hǎo yóu piào zài tóu dì
Please put a stamp on the envelope before mailing it.
Tips for using 信封
- English uses envelope for both a mail cover and an outer limit, but Chinese 信封 (xìnfēng, "envelope") refers to the mail item.