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托运 (tuōyùn) vs 运输 (yùnshū) — use 托运 specifically for consigning items for transport, while 运输 refers more broadly to the act of transportation itself.
Be careful not to confuse 托运 with 运输 (yùn shū), which specifically means 'transportation'. 托运 is more about the act of checking in or consigning. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in travel scenarios.
As an HSK 6 level word, 托运 connects to other transportation-related terms you might encounter. Focus on usage in contexts related to travel and logistics, and practice sentences that include both verbs and nouns associated with transportation.
Learners often confuse 托运 with 运输 (yùn shū), mistakenly using it in contexts where general transportation is discussed. For example, saying '我需要托运货物' (I need to transport goods) is incorrect; use '运输货物' instead.
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How to say to consign (goods) in Chinese
“to consign (goods)” in Chinese is托运
托运 refers to the act of consigning goods or checking in baggage for transportation, often used in the context of travel and logistics. This term is commonly seen in airports and shipping services, where passengers or shippers need to send their items via a carrier.
When to use 托运
Be careful not to confuse 托运 with 运输 (yùn shū), which specifically means 'transportation'. 托运 is more about the act of checking in or consigning. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in travel scenarios.
托运 or something close to it
托运 (tuōyùn) vs 运输 (yùnshū) — use 托运 specifically for consigning items for transport, while 运输 refers more broadly to the act of transportation itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 托运 with 运输 (yùn shū), mistakenly using it in contexts where general transportation is discussed. For example, saying '我需要托运货物' (I need to transport goods) is incorrect; use '运输货物' instead.
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Grammar patterns of 托运
托运 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你可以把行李直接____到终点。
You can check your baggage right through to its final destination.
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Frequently asked questions about 托运
You can say, '我在机场托运行李' (Wǒ zài jīchǎng tuōyùn xínglǐ) which means 'I am checking in my luggage at the airport.'
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