sung3 seon3送信
Jyutpingsung3 seon3
Yalesung seun
Definition
To deliver a letter.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of transporting a letter from one place to another by hand. It carries a sense of duty or errand, often implying that the person is acting as a messenger or courier rather than just dropping something in a mailbox. It is rarely used for electronic mail, where terms like 發電郵 are preferred.
Examples
Could you please help me deliver this letter to that company?
He is very busy today, he has to go out and deliver letters all day long.
Related words
Common phrases
messenger or courier
go out to deliver letters
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 寄信, which specifically refers to mailing a letter through a post office or mailbox. Sending a letter via post is 寄信, while physically carrying it to a recipient is 送信.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
