送 (sòng) - To send & to deliver

送Tone 4

sòng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

送 · sòng

To send;

to deliver;

to give as a gift;

to see someone off;

to escort.

To sendto deliverto give as a gift

Usage highlights

Send a letterGive a giftSee someone offDeliver goodsEscort a guestSend to school

Synonyms

  • 递— To pass; to hand over
  • 寄— To mail; to send by post
  • 赠— To give as a present

Antonyms

  • 收— To receive; to accept
  • 迎— To welcome; to greet
  • 取— To take; to fetch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I will send you a package (送包裹).
  • She gave me flowers as a gift (送花).
  • We went to the airport to see him off (送机).
  • The company provides free delivery (免费送货).

Collocations

  • Send a letter(送信)
  • Give a gift(送礼)
  • See someone off(送行)
  • Deliver goods(送货)
  • Escort a guest(送客)
  • Send to school(送上学)

Idioms

  • Present Buddha with borrowed flowers(借花献佛)
  • Deliver charcoal in snowy weather(雪中送炭)
  • See off the old and welcome the new(送旧迎新)
  • Escort the guest a thousand miles(千里送客)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, seeing guests off is an important etiquette, often accompanying them to the door or even further.
  • The character embodies the virtue of generosity and thoughtfulness in relationships.
  • Gift-giving (送礼) is deeply embedded in social customs for maintaining relationships and showing respect.

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