Meaning
收件箱 refers to the inbox where incoming emails, messages, or mail are received and stored. In modern usage, it most commonly refers to email inboxes in digital communication systems, though it can also refer to physical mailboxes for receiving postal mail.
Usage
This is the standard term used in email clients, messaging apps, and digital platforms across Chinese-speaking regions. Native speakers use it in both formal and informal contexts when discussing email management. It's commonly seen in software interfaces and tech-related conversations.
Examples
- 01我的收件箱里有一百多封未读邮件。.I have over a hundred unread emails in my inbox.
- 02请定期清理收件箱，以免占用太多空间。, .Please regularly clean your inbox to avoid taking up too much space.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个收件箱
Common collocations
- 查看收件箱to check the inbox
- 清空收件箱to empty the inbox
- 收件箱已满inbox is full
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'receive-item-box.' The term combines 收 (receive) with 件 (item/document) and 箱 (box/container), creating a straightforward compound that describes a container for received items. The term gained widespread use with the rise of email and digital communication.