Meaning
运送 means to transport or deliver goods, people, or materials from one place to another. It emphasizes the physical act of moving something over a distance, typically using vehicles or other means of transportation. The word is commonly used in logistics, shipping, and delivery contexts.
Usage
运送 is a formal, versatile verb used in both written and spoken contexts, especially in business, news, and official settings. It's often used with objects like 货物 (goods), 物资 (supplies), 乘客 (passengers), or 食品 (food). Common patterns include 运送...到... (transport...to...) and 把...运送到... (transport...to...).
Examples
- 01这家公司负责把食品运送到偏远地区。.This company is responsible for transporting food to remote areas.
- 02救援物资已经用飞机运送到灾区了。.Relief supplies have already been transported to the disaster area by plane.
Characters
Common collocations
- 运送货物to transport goods
- 运送物资to deliver supplies
- 把...运送到...... ...to transport...to...
- 运送途中during transport
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to movement and delivery. 运 originally depicted hands moving goods in a cart, while 送 shows the action of sending something off. Together they reinforce the meaning of transporting from origin to destination.