Writing
封面 (fēng miàn) — how to say "cover" in Chinese
封面
Cover
noun
Character composition
封
to seal
面
surface
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
Collocations
杂志封面
zá zhì fēng miàn
magazine cover
封面设计
fēng miàn shè jì
cover design
Examples
我买了一本杂志，它的封面是红色的。
I bought a magazine, its cover is red.
这本书的封面很漂亮。
The cover of this book is very beautiful.
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Frequently asked questions
Cover meaning in Chinese
"cover" in Chinese is 封面 (fēng miàn).
What does 封面 mean in English?
封面 (fēng miàn) means "Cover".
How is 封面 pronounced?
It is pronounced fēng miàn (written as feng mian, fengmian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "cover" in Chinese characters?
It is written 封面: 封 has 9 strokes, 面 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 封面?
封面 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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