Definition
密封 (mìfēng) means to seal something airtight/watertight, like a bottle or envelope. It contrasts with 封闭 (seal off/close an area or business) and 封锁 (blockade/cordon off). 闷 (mèn) as a verb refers to sealing tightly to trap air or moisture, often more colloquial and used for cooking or stuffy spaces.
verb
to seal up
Easily confused
- 蜜蜂mì fēngsound-alikebee
Examples
- 密封。Qǐng bǎ píngzi mì fēng hǎo.Please seal the bottle well.
- 密封。Zhège xiāngzi yào mì fēng jǐn.This box needs to be sealed tightly.
- 密封。Tā yòng jiāoshuǐ mì fēng le xìnfēng.He sealed the envelope with glue.
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