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邮政

yóuzhèng /joʊ tʂəŋ/
Practice it

Postal service refers to the national or regional system responsible for handling mail and packages.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Postal service: system for mail collection and delivery.
  • Connects people and businesses through mail.
  • Includes traditional mail and modern logistics.

Overview

“邮政” (yóuzhèng) 是一个名词，指的是一个国家或地区运营的、负责处理信件、包裹、明信片和其他邮寄物品的收集、分拣、运输和投递的公共服务系统。它是一个国家基础设施的重要组成部分，连接着个人、企业和社会。现代邮政服务已经发展到包含快递、物流、金融服务等多种业务。

“邮政”通常用作一个整体系统的名称，强调其公共服务和社会功能。它可以与“系统”、“服务”、“部门”、“局”等词搭配使用，构成“邮政系统”、“邮政服务”、“邮政部门”、“邮政局”。在表示具体机构时，常说“邮政局”（post office）。在日常生活中，人们提到寄送信件或包裹时，会自然想到通过邮政系统完成。

邮政在日常生活中非常常见，例如寄信、寄包裹、收快递（虽然很多快递公司是私营的，但它们也构成了广义的邮政网络一部分）、查询邮编、办理邮政储蓄业务等。在新闻报道中，邮政的发展、改革、服务质量等也是常见话题。在商业领域，可靠的邮政和物流服务是电子商务成功的重要因素。

与“邮政”最接近的词是“邮局”（yóujú），“邮局”特指提供邮政服务的具体营业地点，是“邮政”系统的一个终端。例如，“我去邮政局寄了个包裹。”这里“邮政”指的是服务系统，“邮局”指的是地点。“快递”（kuàidì）通常指速度更快、服务更专业的包裹递送服务，很多时候由私营公司运营，但与邮政服务在功能上有重叠，有时也包含在广义的邮政服务范畴内。

“通信”（tōngxìn）是一个更广泛的概念，指信息传递的整个过程，包括邮政、电报、电话、互联网等多种方式。

“物流”（wùliú）则侧重于货物的运输、仓储、配送等环节，是商业活动中非常重要的一环，与邮政有交叉，但范围更广，尤其在商业运输方面。

Examples

1

请问附近的邮政局在哪里？

everyday

Excuse me, where is the nearest post office?

2

为了适应电子商务的发展，邮政部门需要不断提高服务效率。

formal

To adapt to the development of e-commerce, the postal department needs to continuously improve service efficiency.

3

我刚收到一个来自国外的包裹，是邮政寄的。

informal

I just received a package from abroad, sent by the postal service.

4

邮政作为国家基础设施的一部分，其稳定运行对经济发展至关重要。

academic

As part of the national infrastructure, the stable operation of the postal service is crucial for economic development.

Common Collocations

邮政服务 Postal service
邮政编码 Postal code / Zip code
邮政局 Post office
邮政系统 Postal system

Common Phrases

邮政编码

Postal code / Zip code

邮政储蓄

Postal savings

邮政包裹

Postal package

Often Confused With

邮政 vs 快递

'Express delivery' (快递) usually refers to faster, often private, courier services specializing in packages. While both handle delivery, 'postal service' (邮政) is typically the broader, official, and sometimes slower state-run system for mail and parcels.

邮政 vs 物流

'Logistics' (物流) is a much broader term covering the entire process of managing how resources are acquired, stored, and transported to their final destination. Postal service is a component within the larger field of logistics, specifically focused on mail and smaller parcels.

Grammar Patterns

邮政 + [名词] [名词] + 通过邮政 + [动词短语] 邮政 + [动词短语]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term '邮政' (yóuzhèng) refers to the postal system or service, often implying the official, government-run entity. When referring to the physical location, '邮政局' (yóujú - post office) is used. In modern contexts, especially with the rise of private companies, '快递' (kuàidì - express delivery) is frequently used for faster package services, sometimes overlapping with or replacing traditional postal functions for certain items.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use '邮政' when referring specifically to a private express delivery company, or use it interchangeably with '快递' without considering the nuance of official vs. private services. It's also important to distinguish between the system ('邮政') and the physical location ('邮政局').

Tips

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Understand Postal Systems

Recognize '邮政' as the official mail system. Think of it as the backbone for sending letters and packages.

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Distinguish from Express

While related, '邮政' is often the general service, whereas '快递' implies faster, often private, delivery.

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Historical Significance

Historically, postal services were crucial for communication and administration, playing a vital role in national development.

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Private vs. Public

Be aware that many delivery services today are private companies ('快递'), which may differ from the traditional state-run '邮政' in speed and scope.

Word Origin

The word '邮政' is a combination of '邮' (yóu), meaning post or mail, and '政' (zhèng), meaning government or administration. This reflects its origin as a government-managed service for handling mail.

Cultural Context

Postal services have historically played a significant role in connecting communities and facilitating communication, especially in large countries like China. The establishment and development of the postal system often reflect a nation's administrative capacity and commitment to public infrastructure.

Memory Tip

Think of '邮政' as the 'Post-Master General's' official system, responsible for all mail, connecting the nation like a precise, ordered 'post'.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“邮政”通常指由国家运营的、覆盖范围广的公共邮件服务系统，包括信件和包裹。而“快递”通常指由私营公司提供的、速度更快、服务更专业化的包裹递送服务，虽然两者有重叠，但性质和运营主体有所不同。

传统的邮政服务包括信件、明信片、包裹的收寄和投递。现代邮政还可能提供快递、物流、报刊订阅、邮政储蓄、汇款等金融服务。

你可以说“邮政服务”、“邮政系统”、“邮政局”等。例如，“这个国家的邮政系统非常发达。”或者“请到附近的邮政局咨询。”

邮政编码（postcode/zip code）是为了方便邮政分拣和投递而设置的特定数字代码，用于标识一个地区或地址。在中国，邮政编码通常是六位数字。

Test Yourself

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我去______局寄了一个包裹。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 邮政

“邮政局”是提供官方邮件服务的地点，用来寄送包裹是正确的用法。

multiple choice

“邮政”主要指的是什么？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

“邮政”最核心的含义是国家或地区提供的官方邮件收发系统。

sentence building

请用“邮政”、“服务”、“效率”、“提高”、“需要”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

句子“邮政服务需要提高效率”逻辑通顺，符合语境。

Score: /3

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