Usage of 邮寄
The verb 邮寄 specifically refers to sending something via postal mail. It is commonly used when talking about sending letters, packages, or documents through the postal system.
Common contexts
- Sending parcels or letters: "邮寄包裹" (mail a package)
- Choosing mail types: "快递邮寄" (express mail) vs. "普通邮寄" (regular mail)
- Instructions for mailing documents: "请邮寄到..." (please mail to...)
Collocations and patterns
Notes
邮寄 is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It differs from 发送, which is more general for sending messages or items electronically or physically. 邮寄 always implies using the postal service. Avoid confusing 邮寄 with 快递 alone, which often refers to courier services rather than traditional postal mail.