kuài dì
express delivery
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我昨天收到了一个快递。
wǒ zuótiān shōudàole yīgè kuàidì.
I received a package yesterday.
我正在等一个快递。
wǒ zhèngzài děng yīgè kuàidì.
I'm waiting for a package.
快递员把包裹放在了门口。
kuàidìyuán bǎ bāoguǒ fàngzài le ménkǒu.
The delivery man put the package at the door.
速递 (sùdì)
express delivery
快递包裹 (kuàidì bāoguǒ)
express package
慢递 (màn dì)
slow delivery
邮寄 (yóu jì)
The Chinese word 快递 (kuàidì) for "express delivery" is a compound of two characters: 快 (kuài), meaning "fast," and 递 (dì), meaning "to deliver." The term "express delivery" refers to a premium delivery service that offers faster delivery times than standard shipping methods.The character 快 (kuài) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE). The original form of the character depicted a person running with a staff in hand, symbolizing speed and agility. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is composed of the radical 辶 (chuò), meaning "to walk," and the phonetic component 快 (kuài).The character 递 (dì) also has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty. The original form of the character depicted a hand holding a bamboo slip, symbolizing the act of delivering a message. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is composed of the radical 手 (shǒu), meaning "hand," and the phonetic component 递 (dì).When combined, the characters 快 (kuài) and 递 (dì) form the compound word 快递 (kuàidì), meaning "express delivery." This term is used to describe a premium delivery service that offers faster delivery times than standard shipping methods. Express delivery services are often used for time-sensitive items or for items that need to be delivered quickly for other reasons.