海运

hǎiyùn

shipping by sea

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Understanding 海运 (hǎiyùn)

"海运" refers specifically to transportation by sea, commonly used for shipping goods internationally. It is a key term in logistics and trade contexts.

Usage and Context

When you use "海运," you are usually talking about cargo or freight transported over oceans or seas. It contrasts with "" (air transport) and "" (land transport).

Common Collocations

These collocations are frequent in business and shipping discussions.

Practical Notes

"海运" often implies longer transit times but lower costs compared to air transport. When discussing delays or logistics, mentioning "海运" helps specify the mode of transport.

Avoid confusing "海运" with general "运输" (transportation), as "海运" is specific to sea routes.

Example Sentences

这家公司主要从事海运业务,运输各种货物到世界各地。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zhǔyào cóngshì hǎiyùn yèwù, yùnshū gèzhǒng huòwù dào

This company mainly engages in sea transportation business, shipping various

由于天气恶劣,海运的货物可能会延迟到达港口。

Yóuyú tiānqì èliè, hǎiyùn de huòwù kěnéng huì yánchí dàodá gǎngkǒu.

Due to bad weather, sea shipments may be delayed in arriving at the port.

相比空运,海运成本更低,但运输时间更长。

Xiāngbǐ kōngyùn, hǎiyùn chéngběn gèng dī, dàn yùnshū shíjiān gèng cháng.

Compared to air transport, sea transport costs less but takes longer.