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March 24, 2026
配送()pèisòng(pei4song4)
配送 (peisong) refers to the process of delivering goods or services to a specific location. It is commonly used in logistics, e-commerce, and food delivery contexts, emphasizing the action of distributing items to customers or designated places.
Frequency#30782DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, the rapid rise of e-commerce has made 配送 an essential part of daily life, with companies like Alibaba and JD.com revolutionizing how goods are delivered across the country.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'pacing' deliveryman 'song'-ing happily as he delivers packages. The character 配 (pei) looks like a person with arms outstretched, ready to distribute, while 送 (song) resembles someone waving goodbye as they deliver items.
Meanings of 配送
pèisòng(pei4song4)
1distribution
2delivery
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About 配送
配送Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L5AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
配送 (peisòng) vs 送货 (sònghuò) — use 配送 when emphasizing the logistics aspect of delivery, while 送货 focuses more on the act of delivering goods.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'pacing' deliveryman 'song'-ing happily as he delivers packages. The character 配 (pei) looks like a person with arms outstretched, ready to distribute, while 送 (song) resembles someone waving goodbye as they deliver items.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 配送 with 供应 (gongying), which means supply. 配送 is more about the act of delivery itself. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business and customer service.
HSK Study Tips
Though 配送 is not an HSK word, it relates to logistics and commerce terms often found in HSK vocabulary. Students at this level should focus on using it in sentences about delivery services or logistics.
Cultural Note
In China, the rapid rise of e-commerce has made 配送 an essential part of daily life, with companies like Alibaba and JD.com revolutionizing how goods are delivered across the country.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 配送 with 送 (song), which means to send. For example, saying '我会送给你' (I will deliver to you) instead of '我会配送给你' is incorrect if the context is about logistics.
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Cultural Notes for 配送
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In China, the rapid rise of e-commerce has made 配送 an essential part of daily life, with companies like Alibaba and JD.com revolutionizing how goods are delivered across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about 配送
You can say '我的包裹正在配送中' (My package is currently being delivered).
No, 配送 can refer to any kind of delivery, including packages, groceries, and more.
配送 refers more broadly to delivery services, while 快递 specifically means express delivery.
