Usage of 发送
The verb 发送 (fāsòng) primarily means "to send" or "to dispatch," commonly used in contexts involving sending messages, emails, packages, or signals. It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese.
Common contexts
- Sending electronic communications: emails, text messages, or data.
- Dispatching physical items: parcels, letters, or shipments.
Collocations and patterns
- 发送邮件 (send email): very common in work and daily communication.
- 发送短信 (send text message): used in mobile communication.
- 发送包裹 (send package): used in logistics and delivery.
Notes
Unlike simpler verbs like 送 (sòng), which can mean "to give" or "to escort," 发送 emphasizes the act of sending or transmitting, often with a sense of official or technical dispatch. It is not used for casual giving of gifts or accompanying someone.
Avoid confusing 发送 with 发 (fā) alone, which can mean "to emit" or "to issue" but is less specific about the recipient or direction.