Post office
The “Post Office” vocabulary set provides basic Chinese learners with vocabulary related to postal services. The learning materials include essential vocabulary such as names of types of services, related items, and verbs commonly used in postal contexts. The materials are compiled to suit Vietnamese learners of Chinese, supporting the learning process effectively. Learners can refer to other online Chinese learning resources to consolidate their knowledge.
我去邮局寄包裹。
I go to the post office to send a package.
Use: Word indicating the location of postal service.
你需要多少邮票?
How many stamps do you need?
Use: Stamps are used only for sending letters and parcels.
请把信装进信封里。
Please put the letter in the envelope.
Use: Mail container only.
这个邮包很重。
This parcel is very heavy.
Use: Only items larger than letters.
我寄了一个包裹给朋友。
I send a package to you.
Use: General term for packages, not necessarily sent by post.
我用快递寄了文件。
I use express delivery to send documents.
Use: Express delivery service only, faster than regular post.
邮费是多少?
How much is the postage?
Use: Only pay for postage.
我寄了一封信给他。
I sent him a letter.
Use: Verbs for sending letters, parcels, etc.
我今天收到你的信了。
I received your letter today.
Use: Verb indicating the action of receiving letters, parcels, etc.
邮递员正在投递邮件。
The post office worker is delivering the mail.
Use: Verb for the action of delivering letters and parcels to each address.
This vocabulary set focuses on providing essential Chinese vocabulary, helping learners to communicate confidently in situations related to the post office. Learning Chinese vocabulary effectively requires perseverance and the right method.
- Remember the tones: Use recording software to practice pronouncing each word correctly, paying attention to the differences between tones.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters and associate them with the meaning of each part to make it easier to remember. For example, 邮 (yóu) is related to correspondence.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting the vocabulary into sentences to better understand how to use it in real-life contexts. For example: 我要去邮局寄一个包裹 (Wǒ yào qù yóujú jì yīgè bǎoguǒ) – I will go to the post office to post a package.
- Create your own sentences: Create simple sentences related to the post office topic to reinforce your knowledge.
- Review regularly: Review vocabulary every day to remember longer and avoid forgetting.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 邮局 | yóu jú | Post office |
| 邮票 | yóu piào | Postage stamp |
| 信封 | xìn fēng | Envelope |
| 邮包 | yóu bāo | Parcel |
| 包裹 | bāoguǒ | Parcel (package) |
| 快递 | kuài dì | Express delivery |
| 邮费 | yóu fèi | Postage fee |
| 寄 | jì | Send (letter, parcel) |
| 收 | shōu | Receive (letter, parcel) |
| 投递 | tóudì | Distribution (letter) |
| 邮件 | yóujiàn | Letters, parcels |
| 邮筒 | yóutǒng | Mailbox |
| 邮政编码 | yóuzhèng biānmǎ | Postal code |
| 地址 | dì zhǐ | Address |
| 签收 | qiān shōu | Signed |
| 挂号信 | guà hào xìn | Registered mail |
| 特快专递 | tè kuài zhuān dì | Special Express Delivery |
| 航空邮件 | hángkōng yóujiàn | Airmail |
| 国际邮递 | guójì yóudì | International postage |
| 邮资 | yóuzī | Stamp money |
| 邮戳 | yóu chuō | Postmark |
| 追踪 | zhuī zōng | Monitor |
| 查询 | chá xún | Lookup |
| 派送 | pài sòng | Distribution, delivery |
| 保险 | bǎoxiǎn | Insurance |
| 登记 | dēng jì | Register |
| 领取 | lǐng qǔ | Receive) |
| 退回 | tuì huí | Give back |
| 遗失 | yíshī | Lost |
| 赔偿 | péicháng | Compensation |
| 速递 | sù dì | Express delivery |
| 驿站 | yì zhàn | Transmitter station (old) |
| 邮政 | yóuzhèng | Postal services |
| 信件 | xìn jiàn | Correspondence |
| 邮递员 | yóudìyuán | Postal worker |
| ems | ems | EMS Express Service |
| 国际邮政 | guójì yóuzhèng | International postage |
| 海关 | hǎi guān | Custom |
| 报关 | bào guān | Customs clearance |
| 物流 | wù liú | Logistics, transportation |
| 邮递 | yóudì | Mail delivery |
| 收件人 | shōujiànrén | Receiver |
| 寄件人 | jijiànrén | Sender |
| 国际邮件 | guójì yóujiàn | International mail |
| 损坏 | sǔnhuài | Damage |
| 丢失 | diūshī | Missing |
| 延误 | yánwù | Late |
| 分拣 | fēnjiǎn | Classify |
| 清关 | qīngguān | Customs clearance |
| 服务台 | fúwùtái | Service counter |
| 咨询 | zīxún | Advise |
| 取件 | qǔjiàn | Pick up |
| 邮务员 | yóuwùyuán | Postal worker |
| 投递箱 | tóudìxiāng | Mailbox |
| 包裹单 | bǎoguǒdān | Parcel order |
| 信函 | xìnhán | Correspondence |
| 平邮 | píngyóu | Regular mail |
| 优先邮件 | yōuxiān yóujiàn | Priority Mail |
| 航空信 | hángkōngxìn | Airmail |
| 重量 | zhòngliàng | Weight |
| 尺寸 | chǐcùn | Size |
| 编号 | biānhào | Number |
| 妥投 | tuǒtóu | Delivery successful |
| 优先 | yōuxiān | Prioritize |
| 函件 | hánjiàn | Official letter |
| 邮寄 | yóujì | gửi thư (bằng bưu điện) |
| 邮编 | yóubiān | mã bưu chính |