Email is the standard digital tool for formal and professional communication in the Chinese-speaking world.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A digital message sent via the internet.
- Commonly abbreviated as '电邮' in Chinese.
- Used for both personal and professional communication.
1) 概述：电子邮件（Electronic Mail）是互联网上最基础的应用之一，它允许用户在世界各地通过网络实时传输文字、图片或附件。在汉语中，人们常将其简称为“邮件”或“电邮”。
2) 使用模式：在书面表达中，通常使用量词“封”或“个”。例如：“我写了一封电子邮件”或“我收到了一个电子邮件”。在动词搭配上，常与“发送”、“接收”、“回复”、“转发”连用。
3) 常见语境：电子邮件广泛应用于商务沟通、学术交流、求职申请以及注册各类网络服务。在正式场合，电子邮件的内容通常结构严谨，包含称呼、正文和落款；在非正式场合，则更加简洁直接。
4) 近义词辨析：与“信件”（传统纸质信件）相比，电子邮件速度极快且成本低廉。与“消息/短信”相比，电子邮件更适合承载长篇幅、正式或需要归档的信息，而短信则更倾向于即时、短促的沟通。
Examples
我每天都要查看电子邮件。
everydayI check my email every day.
请查收附件中的电子邮件。
formalPlease check the email in the attachment.
你有收到我的电子邮件吗？
informalDid you receive my email?
请将论文发送到指定的电子邮件地址。
academicPlease send the thesis to the designated email address.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
查收邮件
check/receive email
邮件主题
email subject
群发邮件
mass email
Often Confused With
Refers primarily to physical letters delivered by post, whereas 电子邮件 is strictly digital.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
电子邮件 is neutral but leans towards formal settings. In very casual contexts, people often just say '邮件'. Always use '封' as the measure word for better fluency.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often forget the measure word '封'. Some mistakenly use '信' which implies a physical letter. Ensure you distinguish between sending (发送) and receiving (接收).
Tips
Use the measure word 封
When counting emails, use the measure word '封' to sound more natural and professional.
Don't confuse with physical mail
While '邮件' can mean physical mail, in modern context it almost always refers to email.
Professionalism in Chinese emails
Chinese business emails often start with a polite salutation like '尊敬的' followed by the person's title.
Word Origin
Derived from the English 'Electronic Mail'. '电子' means electronic, and '邮件' means mail/post.
Cultural Context
Email is the standard in Chinese corporate environments. While instant messaging like WeChat is common, formal contracts and official notices are still sent via email.
Memory Tip
Think of '电子' (Electronic) + '邮件' (Mail). Just like a digital version of a traditional letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions可以。在语境明确的情况下，人们经常直接说“邮件”来代替“电子邮件”。
最常用的量词是“封”，例如“一封电子邮件”。有时也可以用“个”。
电子邮件通常用于更正式、更长或需要保存的沟通，而微信消息则用于即时、快速的日常交流。
可以直接说“发邮件”或“写电子邮件”。如果要表达发送给某人，可以说“给某人发了一封邮件”。
Test Yourself
我刚刚收到一___电子邮件。
电子邮件通常使用量词“封”。
请帮我把这封邮件___给经理。
转发（forward）是邮件处理中的常用词。
我 / 给 / 发了 / 老师 / 一封 / 电子邮件
在中文中，主谓宾结构灵活，以上表达均符合语法。
Score: /3
Summary
Email is the standard digital tool for formal and professional communication in the Chinese-speaking world.
- A digital message sent via the internet.
- Commonly abbreviated as '电邮' in Chinese.
- Used for both personal and professional communication.
Use the measure word 封
When counting emails, use the measure word '封' to sound more natural and professional.
Don't confuse with physical mail
While '邮件' can mean physical mail, in modern context it almost always refers to email.
Professionalism in Chinese emails
Chinese business emails often start with a polite salutation like '尊敬的' followed by the person's title.
Examples
4 of 4我每天都要查看电子邮件。
I check my email every day.
请查收附件中的电子邮件。
Please check the email in the attachment.
你有收到我的电子邮件吗？
Did you receive my email?
请将论文发送到指定的电子邮件地址。
Please send the thesis to the designated email address.
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