When you're expecting something in the mail, especially from online shopping, the phrase you'll hear and use often is 收包裹. This literally translates to 'receive package' or 'collect package'.
It's a very common and practical phrase in daily life, whether you're talking about a delivery to your home or picking something up from a post office or locker.
For example, if a delivery person calls you, they might say something like, "您方便收包裹吗？" (Are you available to receive the package?). Or you might tell a friend, "我今天下午要收包裹。" (I need to receive a package this afternoon).
Pronunciation Guide
- Incorrect tones, especially for 'guǒ' which is a light third tone.
Examples by Level
你什么时候能收包裹？
When can you receive the package?
我昨天收包裹了，是我的新书。
I received a package yesterday, it was my new book.
请问，这里可以收包裹吗？
Excuse me, can I receive a package here?
我的包裹到了，但我没时间去收。
My package arrived, but I don't have time to pick it up (receive it).
他帮我把包裹收了，真是太感谢了。
He helped me receive the package, I'm really grateful.
我喜欢网上购物，因为可以直接在家收包裹。
I like online shopping because I can receive packages directly at home.
你有没有收到快递通知，说要去收包裹？
Did you receive a delivery notification saying you need to pick up (receive) a package?
如果我不在家，谁能帮我收包裹？
If I'm not home, who can help me receive the package?
我昨天网购了一本书，今天应该能收到包裹。
I bought a book online yesterday; I should be able to receive the package today.
网购 (wǎnggòu) means 'online shopping' or 'to buy online'.
你最近有没有收到包裹？我有一个邮件显示已经投递了。
Have you received any packages recently? I have an email saying it's been delivered.
最近 (zuìjìn) means 'recently'.
我通常不在家的时候，快递员会把包裹放在门口。
Usually, when I'm not home, the delivery person leaves the package at the door.
通常 (tōngcháng) means 'usually' or 'generally'.
请问，我可以在哪里收到包裹？是到前台取吗？
Excuse me, where can I receive the package? Do I pick it up at the front desk?
前台 (qiántái) means 'front desk' or 'reception'.
我朋友帮我寄了一个生日礼物，我还在等着收到包裹。
My friend sent me a birthday present; I'm still waiting to receive the package.
寄 (jì) means 'to send' or 'to mail'.
如果包裹损坏了，收到后应该立即联系卖家。
If the package is damaged, you should contact the seller immediately after receiving it.
损坏 (sǔnhuài) means 'damaged'.
我昨天没收到包裹，物流信息显示还在路上。
I didn't receive the package yesterday; the logistics information shows it's still on its way.
物流信息 (wùliú xìnxī) means 'logistics information'.
邻居说他帮我代收了一个包裹，我现在过去拿。
My neighbor said he helped me receive a package on my behalf; I'm going to get it now.
代收 (dàishōu) means 'to receive on behalf of someone'.
我昨天网购了一本书，今天应该能收到包裹了。
I bought a book online yesterday, so I should be able to receive the package today.
Emphasis on the expected receipt time.
请问您什么时候方便收包裹？我给您送过去。
When would it be convenient for you to receive the package? I'll deliver it to you.
Polite inquiry about availability.
快递员打电话说我有一个包裹，但我今天不在家，让邻居帮忙收包裹了。
The delivery person called to say I have a package, but I'm not home today, so I asked my neighbor to help receive it.
Explaining a situation where someone else helps.
我最近经常收包裹，感觉快递员都认识我了。
I've been receiving packages frequently lately, I feel like the delivery person recognizes me.
Expressing a continuous action and its result.
你有没有收到包裹的短信通知？
Did you receive an SMS notification for the package?
Asking about a specific notification.
为了安全起见，收包裹的时候请务必核对好信息。
For safety, please be sure to verify the information when receiving packages.
Giving advice for safety.
我等了很久才收到包裹，卖家发货太慢了。
I waited a long time to receive the package, the seller shipped too slowly.
Expressing a negative experience with delivery.
现在很多小区都有快递柜，收包裹方便多了。
Many residential areas now have parcel lockers, receiving packages is much more convenient.
Discussing a modern convenience.
Grammar Patterns
Sentence Patterns
Subj. + 收包裹。
我收包裹。
Subj. + (Time) + 收包裹 + (了/吗/没)。
你昨天收包裹了吗？
Subj. + 想/要 + 收包裹。
我想要收包裹。
Subj. + 能/可以 + 收包裹吗？
我可以收包裹吗？
Test Yourself 54 questions
我明天要去邮局___。
The sentence indicates going to the post office, which is where one typically receives packages. '收包裹' means to receive a parcel/package.
她很高兴，因为她今天___一个礼物包裹。
The context implies receiving a gift package, so '收包裹' (to receive a parcel/package) is the correct fit.
你什么时候可以去___你的包裹？
The verb '收' (to receive) is the most appropriate word to complete the phrase '收包裹' (to receive a parcel/package).
我订了书，现在等___。
After ordering books, one waits to receive them, making '收包裹' (to receive a parcel/package) the correct answer.
快递员打电话给我，说我的___到了。
A delivery person would call to say a '包裹' (package) has arrived. This completes the phrase '收包裹'.
因为我不在家，所以不能___。
If one is not home, they cannot '收包裹' (receive a parcel/package) that is being delivered.
What is the speaker going to do tomorrow?
What is the question about?
How often does he receive packages?
Read this aloud:
我想收包裹。
Focus: shōu bāoguǒ
You said:
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Read this aloud:
你去收包裹吗？
Focus: nǐ qù shōu bāoguǒ ma?
You said:
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Read this aloud:
请问，在哪里收包裹？
Focus: qǐngwèn, zài nǎlǐ shōu bāoguǒ?
You said:
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This sentence means 'I want to receive a package.' The standard word order in Chinese is Subject-Verb-Object.
This sentence means 'Is he receiving a package today?' '今天' (today) usually goes before the verb. '吗' is a question particle.
This sentence means 'Can you help me receive the package?' '可以' (can) comes before the verb '帮' (help). '帮我' means 'help me'.
You need to understand '收包裹' (shōu bāoguǒ).
Listen for '收包裹' (shōu bāoguǒ) and who doesn't have time.
The speaker is asking for help with '收包裹' (shōu bāoguǒ).
Read this aloud:
我等不及要收包裹了。
Focus: shōu bāoguǒ
You said:
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Read this aloud:
你什么时候去收包裹？
Focus: shénme shíhou
You said:
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Read this aloud:
他每天都去收包裹。
Focus: měi tiān dōu qù
You said:
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我昨天网购了一本书，今天应该能___。
根据上下文，昨天网购的书，今天应该是“收到包裹”。
快递员打电话给我，说我的___到了，让我去小区门口拿。
“快递员”通常是送“包裹”的。
你方便的时候，帮我把楼下快递柜里的___取一下好吗？
“快递柜”是用来存放“包裹”的。
她每天都期待着___，因为她有很多海外朋友。
有海外朋友通常会寄送礼物或信件，所以是“收到包裹”。
请问，这里可以___吗？我有一个小件需要寄出去。
“寄出去”表示寄送，所以是“寄包裹”。
我最近经常在网上购物，所以几乎每天都会___。
网上购物的自然结果是“收到包裹”。
The speaker received a package yesterday.
Someone is asking about picking up a package.
A delivery person called about a package.
Read this aloud:
你收包裹了吗？
Focus: shōu bāoguǒ
You said:
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Read this aloud:
我正在等收包裹。
Focus: děng shōu bāoguǒ
You said:
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Read this aloud:
她喜欢在网上购物，所以经常收包裹。
Focus: jīngcháng shōu bāoguǒ
You said:
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鉴于最近物流行业的大幅增长，人们更频繁地通过快递服务来收包裹。这反映了现代社会怎样的消费趋势？
题干中提到“物流行业的大幅增长”和“更频繁地通过快递服务来收包裹”，这直接说明了人们在线购物的习惯越来越普及，并且对快递服务产生了依赖。
如果包裹在运输途中发生损坏，收包裹的人应该首先采取什么措施来保护自己的权益？
在签收前发现包裹损坏，拍照留证是保护消费者权益的关键一步，之后应立即联系快递公司或卖家处理。
一位海外留学生经常需要收包裹，但由于学业繁忙，他无法亲自去邮局。以下哪种方法最能有效解决他的困扰？
选择允许指定代收点的快递服务（如智能快递柜或便利店代收）能最大程度地解决无法亲自收包裹的困扰，并且比频繁麻烦朋友更方便灵活。
在一些注重隐私的社区，为了保障居民安全，所有的包裹都必须由收件人本人当面签收，不允许代收。
虽然某些特殊或贵重物品可能需要本人签收，但“所有包裹都必须本人当面签收，不允许代收”的说法过于绝对，实际生活中通常有代收或指定代收点的选项，尤其是在现代物流系统中。
通过国际快递收包裹时，除了运费，通常还需要考虑目的地国家的海关税和清关费用。
国际快递通常涉及跨国贸易，因此除了基本的运费，目的地国家的海关税、增值税以及清关服务费是常见的额外费用，收件人需要为此做好准备。
对于商家而言，及时跟踪客户收包裹的情况，并提供后续服务，是提升客户满意度的关键策略之一。
商家及时跟踪包裹状态，并在必要时提供帮助（如处理物流异常），可以极大地提升客户的购物体验和满意度，从而建立良好的客户关系。
Imagine you ordered a very important document online, but it seems to be delayed. Write an email to the customer service inquiring about the status of your parcel. Use '收包裹' naturally in your email.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
您好，我订购了一份重要文件，订单号是[您的订单号]。根据追踪信息，我的包裹似乎有所延迟，请问我什么时候能收到包裹？谢谢您的帮助。 (Hello, I ordered an important document, order number [Your order number]. According to the tracking information, my parcel seems to be delayed. May I ask when I can receive the parcel? Thank you for your help.)
You are discussing with a friend about a recent online shopping experience. Describe a situation where you had trouble receiving a package and how you resolved it. Include the phrase '收包裹' in your explanation.
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Sample answer
上次我在网上买了一件衣服，但是快递一直没有派送。我打电话给快递公司，他们说地址不清楚。最后我不得不亲自去他们的仓库收包裹。 (Last time I bought a piece of clothing online, but the express delivery never delivered it. I called the express company, and they said the address was unclear. Finally, I had to go to their warehouse to pick up the parcel myself.)
Write a short paragraph for a blog post about the convenience of online shopping. Mention how easy it is to '收包裹' nowadays, even if you're not home.
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Sample answer
如今，网上购物已经成为我们生活中不可或缺的一部分。无论我们身在何处，都可以轻松地在网上选购商品。更棒的是，收包裹也变得异常方便。即使我们不在家，快递员也能将包裹放在智能快递柜中，让我们随时都能取走。 (Nowadays, online shopping has become an indispensable part of our lives. No matter where we are, we can easily shop online. What's even better is that receiving parcels has become extremely convenient. Even if we are not at home, the courier can put the parcel in a smart locker, allowing us to pick it up at any time.)
根据文章，王先生收包裹时最大的烦恼是什么？
Read this passage:
王先生最近迷上了网购。他每个月都会在不同的电商平台购买各种商品。然而，他住在老旧的小区，没有智能快递柜，每次收包裹都成了他的烦恼。他需要时刻留意快递信息，确保在家等待，否则包裹就会被退回。最近，他正在考虑搬到一个有快递柜的小区。
根据文章，王先生收包裹时最大的烦恼是什么？
文章中明确提到“每次收包裹都成了他的烦恼。他需要时刻留意快递信息，确保在家等待，否则包裹就会被退回。”这说明他最大的烦恼是必须在家等待才能收到包裹。
文章中明确提到“每次收包裹都成了他的烦恼。他需要时刻留意快递信息，确保在家等待，否则包裹就会被退回。”这说明他最大的烦恼是必须在家等待才能收到包裹。
为什么小李收包裹时会觉得比较麻烦？
Read this passage:
小李在国外的大学读书，家人经常从中国给他寄送一些家乡的特产。由于国际快递的流程比较复杂，每次收包裹都需要提供各种证明材料，并且经常需要支付额外的关税。尽管如此，小李还是非常期待收到这些包裹，因为里面承载着家人的爱和思念。
为什么小李收包裹时会觉得比较麻烦？
文章提到“由于国际快递的流程比较复杂，每次收包裹都需要提供各种证明材料，并且经常需要支付额外的关税。”
文章提到“由于国际快递的流程比较复杂，每次收包裹都需要提供各种证明材料，并且经常需要支付额外的关税。”
张阿姨在海淘过程中遇到的主要困难是什么？
Read this passage:
张阿姨退休后，迷上了海淘。她发现很多国外的商品质量好价格也合适。但是，她对网络操作不太熟悉，每次下单和追踪包裹都需要她的女儿帮忙。虽然女儿很乐意帮忙，张阿姨还是希望自己能独立完成这些操作，这样就能更自由地享受海淘的乐趣了。她正在努力学习如何更好地收包裹。
张阿姨在海淘过程中遇到的主要困难是什么？
文章中写道“她对网络操作不太熟悉，每次下单和追踪包裹都需要她的女儿帮忙。”这表明她的主要困难是不熟悉网络操作，导致收包裹时需要女儿的帮助。
文章中写道“她对网络操作不太熟悉，每次下单和追踪包裹都需要她的女儿帮忙。”这表明她的主要困难是不熟悉网络操作，导致收包裹时需要女儿的帮助。
她因为网购太多，每天都能______。
根据语境“网购太多”，可知是每天都有包裹可接收。
我不在家的时候，通常会委托邻居帮我______。
“我不在家”和“委托邻居”表明是让邻居代为接收包裹。
快递员告诉我，今天下午会送来一个紧急文件，我需要亲自______。
“快递员送来”和“亲自”指明是自己接收。
你方便的时候，可不可以去驿站把我的______？
“去驿站”和“我的”表示是去取回自己的包裹。
由于连续几天没有______，我开始担心我的快递是不是丢了。
“担心快递是不是丢了”表明是长时间没有收到快递。
为了节省时间，我总是选择在小区门口的丰巢柜______。
“丰巢柜”是快递自提柜，用于接收包裹。
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Example
我今天下午要去快递站收包裹。
