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Definition
Freight transportation; the business of transporting goods.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal business or logistics contexts rather than daily casual conversation. It specifically refers to the professional industry of moving large quantities of goods, distinguishing it from simple delivery or courier services. When discussing smaller, personal packages, people typically use terms like 速遞 or 寄件 instead.
Examples
This company specializes in international freight business.
Do you know where to find freight services?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for personal parcel delivery, but it is reserved for commercial or industrial scale shipping. Using it to describe sending a small gift to a friend sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
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