Understanding 快递 (kuàidì)
快递 refers to express delivery or courier services commonly used in China for sending parcels and documents quickly. It combines 快 (fast) and 递 (to hand over), emphasizing speed and direct delivery.
Usage in Daily Life
快递 is often used to talk about sending or receiving packages. For example, 快递员 (courier) is the person who delivers the package. You might say “通过快递寄东西” to mean sending something via express delivery.
Common Collocations
These collocations are very common in conversations about online shopping or sending urgent documents.
Tips
快递 is a noun but can be part of verbs or phrases related to sending and receiving parcels. It is more specific than 普通邮寄 (regular mail) because it implies speed and efficiency. Avoid confusing 快递 with 快车 (fast train) or 快餐 (fast food), which share the character 快 but have different meanings.
Using 快递 correctly helps you talk about modern logistics and delivery services in Chinese-speaking contexts.