Chinese word

拆封

Pronunciation

Pinyinchāi fēng

Meaning

  • verbopen

Example

我刚把包裹拆封了。wǒ gāng bǎ bāo guǒ chāi fēng le

I just opened the package.

Illustration for 拆封 (open)

More examples

请在签收前当着快递员的面拆封检查。qǐng zài qiān shōu qián dāng zhe kuài dì yuán de miàn chāi fēng jiǎn chá

Please open and check it in front of the delivery person before signing for it.

Core concept

Removing the barrier that keeps a letter or package closed so its contents become accessible.

Common phrases

  • 拆封包裹chāi fēng bāo guǒ

    open the package

  • 拆封快递chāi fēng kuài dì

    open the parcel

  • 拆封信件chāi fēng xìn jiàn

    open the letter

Similar words

打开dǎ kāi: Open a lid, box, bag, or similar container to gain access to what is inside.
开封kāi fēng: Open a sealed envelope or package so its contents can be seen.
拆开chāi kāi: Take apart or remove the wrapping around a package to expose what is inside.
撕开sī kāi: Tear paper or plastic by hand to expose what is inside.

Definition in Chinese

把信封、包裹等封住的地方拆开，取出或检查里面的东西。bǎ xìn fēng bāo guǒ děng fēng zhù de dì fāng chāi kāi qǔ chū huò jiǎn chá lǐ miàn de dōng xī

Word origin

拆 (chāi, "take apart") + 封 (fēng, "seal") forms a verb for taking apart the seal that closes a letter or package.

Usage tips

  • English uses one broad verb for both packages and digital content, but everyday Chinese usually uses this word for a physical parcel and a more general verb for an email or app notification.

Other meanings

  • unsealverb

Opposites

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