The post office is a public facility dedicated to mailing services and official correspondence.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A place for sending letters and packages.
- Provides official postal and financial services.
- Essential public infrastructure in every city.
概览：邮局（yóujú）是现代社会中不可或缺的基础设施，主要负责邮政服务。虽然现在电子邮件和即时通讯软件非常普及，但邮局在处理实体包裹、国际快件和重要政务信函方面依然扮演着核心角色。
- 1使用模式：在句子中，邮局通常作为地点名词出现。常见的动词搭配包括“去邮局”（go to the post office）、“在邮局”（at the post office）以及“离邮局远/近”（far from/near the post office）。
常见语境：在日常生活中，人们去邮局通常是为了寄快递、取包裹、买邮票，或者办理一些需要盖公章的特殊证明文件。在旅游时，游客也常去邮局寄送明信片给亲友。
- 1近义词比较：‘快递点’（courier station）通常只负责包裹的收发，功能较为单一；而‘邮局’是国家邮政系统的一部分，除了寄送包裹，还具备金融汇款、报刊订阅等综合性功能。相比之下，邮局的业务范围更广，且带有一定的官方性质。
Examples
请问最近的邮局怎么走？
everydayExcuse me, how do I get to the nearest post office?
这份文件必须通过邮局挂号信寄出。
formalThis document must be sent via registered mail at the post office.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
邮局营业时间
post office business hours
Often Confused With
A courier station is usually a small private shop for parcels only, while a post office is a government-run facility with diverse services.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a standard term understood by all Chinese speakers. No special honorifics are required when mentioning it.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes confuse it with '快递' (courier service). Remember that '邮局' is the physical building, while '快递' is the service of delivery.
Tips
Use '去' for movement
Always use '去' (qù) when expressing the intention to visit the post office, such as '我要去邮局'.
Check operating hours
Post offices in China have specific lunch breaks. Avoid visiting during noon to ensure service.
Postcards as souvenirs
Sending postcards from a local post office is a popular cultural activity for travelers in China.
Word Origin
The word consists of '邮' (mail/post) and '局' (office/bureau), literally meaning 'the office for mail'.
Cultural Context
In China, post offices are historical landmarks of communication. They remain essential for elderly people and for official government documentation.
Memory Tip
Think of '邮' (mail) as a person carrying a bag on their back. The '局' represents the office where they gather.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions可以。邮局提供汇款服务，你可以通过邮局将现金汇给异地的亲友。
邮局是国家运营的公共机构，业务更全面；快递公司多为私人企业，主要专注于包裹的快速运输。
大部分邮局周末会保持营业，但营业时间通常比工作日短，建议提前查询。
Test Yourself
我今天下午要去___寄包裹。
寄包裹是邮局的核心业务。
Score: /1
Summary
The post office is a public facility dedicated to mailing services and official correspondence.
- A place for sending letters and packages.
- Provides official postal and financial services.
- Essential public infrastructure in every city.
Use '去' for movement
Always use '去' (qù) when expressing the intention to visit the post office, such as '我要去邮局'.
Check operating hours
Post offices in China have specific lunch breaks. Avoid visiting during noon to ensure service.
Postcards as souvenirs
Sending postcards from a local post office is a popular cultural activity for travelers in China.
Examples
2 of 2请问最近的邮局怎么走？
Excuse me, how do I get to the nearest post office?
这份文件必须通过邮局挂号信寄出。
This document must be sent via registered mail at the post office.
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