受封

shòufēng

verb

Meanings

1 to receive a fief and title; to be enfeoffed
2 to be granted a noble title by an emperor

Characters

to enfeoff; to seal

Examples

他因战功受封为侯。

Tā yīn zhàngōng shòufēng wéi hóu.

He was enfeoffed as a marquis for his military merits.

古代将领立功后常常受封。

Gǔdài jiànglǐng lìgōng hòu chángcháng shòufēng.

Ancient generals were often enfeoffed after meritorious service.

Tips

history

From the 封建 ('feudal') system: the emperor 'sealed' (封) territory and rank to a vassal. Compare 分封 ('to divide and grant fiefs') and 册封 ('to invest with a title').

Stroke Order

受 shòu

封 fēng