Meaning
快递 refers to express delivery or courier services that quickly transport packages and documents. As a noun, it means the delivery service itself or the package being delivered. As a verb, it means to send something via express delivery. This term became extremely common with the rise of e-commerce in China.
Usage
快递 is used in everyday conversation when discussing online shopping deliveries, sending packages, or receiving items. Chinese people commonly ask "快递到了吗?" (Has the delivery arrived?) or say "我寄个快递" (I'm sending a package). It's neutral register and used by all age groups. The term is often shortened to just 快递 when referring to the delivery person (快递员).
Examples
- 01我的快递今天应该会到。.My delivery should arrive today.
- 02你可以用快递把这个文件寄给我吗??Can you send me this document by express delivery?
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个快递
- 件两件快递
Common collocations
- 快递员delivery person, courier
- 快递公司courier company
- 收快递to receive a delivery
- 寄快递to send by express delivery
Antonyms
Origin
快递 literally combines 快 (fast) and 递 (to deliver), creating the meaning of "fast delivery." The term emerged in modern Chinese with the development of express courier services.