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接送 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
接送jiēsòngpicking up and dropping offHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #18990, Very Hard
接送jiēsònggreeting and sending offHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #18990, Very Hard
接送jiēsòngshuttle (transport service)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #18990, Very Hard
jiēsòng(jie1song4) T1
  1. 1picking up and dropping off
  2. 2greeting and sending off
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March 24, 2026

接送jiēsòng(jie1song4)

接送 refers to the action of picking someone up and dropping them off, commonly used in contexts like transportation services or in social situations. This term implies both the greeting upon arrival and the farewell when leaving, making it a versatile expression for various transport-related scenarios.

Strokes20Frequency#18990DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of 接送 is often associated with hospitality and care. It's common for family members to pick up and drop off each other at important events, reflecting the value placed on family support and connection.

Memory Tip

Imagine a friendly bus driver waving hello as he接 (jie1) picks up passengers and then waving goodbye as he送 (song4) drops them off. The characters resemble the actions of greeting and sending off, emphasizing the dual nature of this word.

Meanings of 接送

jiēsòng(jie1song4)
1picking up and dropping off
2greeting and sending off
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About 接送

接送Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 接送

Usage Notes

接送 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for everyday conversations. Common collocations include '接送服务' (pick-up and drop-off service). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

接送 is not part of the HSK vocabulary but involves commonly used verbs that appear at HSK Level 2 and above. Students should focus on the tones and practice using it in various sentence structures to enhance their conversational skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 接送 with just 接 or 送, using it incorrectly as in '我去接' (I go to pick up) without including the drop-off aspect. The correct usage would be '我去接送他' (I go to pick up and drop him off).

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Component Characters

接jiēto receive
HSK 311 strokes扌
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送sòngto deliver
HSK 29 strokes辶
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How to say picking up and dropping off in Chinese

“picking up and dropping off” in Chinese is接送jiēsòng

接送 refers to the action of picking someone up and dropping them off, commonly used in contexts like transportation services or in social situations. This term implies both the greeting upon arrival and the farewell when leaving, making it a versatile expression for various transport-related scenarios.

When to use 接送

接送 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for everyday conversations. Common collocations include '接送服务' (pick-up and drop-off service). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 接送 with just 接 or 送, using it incorrectly as in '我去接' (I go to pick up) without including the drop-off aspect. The correct usage would be '我去接送他' (I go to pick up and drop him off).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 接送

Yes, 接送 can be used for various forms of transportation, including cars, buses, and even informal arrangements.

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