B1 verb Neutral #9,500 most common 1 min read

发传真

fa chuanzhen /fā chuán zhēn/

Sending documents via a fax machine, a method widely used before the digital age.

Practice it Notes & Tips

发传真 in 30 Seconds

  • Send documents using a fax machine.
  • Common in business before email.
  • Still used in some specific contexts.

Overview

“发传真”是一个动词短语，意思是使用传真机将文件或信息发送到另一个地方。它在互联网和电子邮件普及之前是商业和个人通信中非常重要的一种方式，用于快速可靠地传输文档副本。

“发传真”通常与需要传输的文档、接收方的传真号码以及发送动作本身相关联。例如，人们会说“我需要发一份合同过去”或“请你帮我发一下这份报告”。这个词语的使用频率随着科技的发展而下降，但在某些行业和地区仍然有其用武之地。

在商务办公环境中，“发传真”是最常见的场景。例如，在签署合同、提交申请、发送重要通知时，可能会用到传真。一些政府部门、医疗机构或需要保密文件的场合也可能仍在使用传真。

与“发送电子邮件”相比，“发传真”更侧重于物理传输文档的副本，且通常需要专门的传真设备。而“邮寄信件”则是一种更慢的物理邮递方式。在现代，“发送电子邮件”和“上传文件”是更常用、更便捷的替代方式。

Examples

1

我需要马上发一份合同给对方公司。

everyday

I need to send a copy of the contract to the other company immediately.

2

请将您的详细地址和联系电话发传真给我们。

formal

Please fax your detailed address and contact number to us.

3

老式打印机还能发传真吗？

informal

Can the old printer still send faxes?

4

在某些学术研究领域，数据传输可能仍需通过传真进行。

academic

In some academic research fields, data transmission may still require faxing.

Common Collocations

发传真号码 fax number
发传真件 send a fax document
接收传真 receive a fax

Common Phrases

发传真件

send a fax document

传真号码

fax number

收到传真

receive a fax

Often Confused With

发传真 vs 发送电子邮件

Sending email is a digital process over the internet, while faxing uses phone lines and dedicated machines to transmit document images.

发传真 vs 邮寄

Mailing involves sending physical documents through postal services, which is much slower than faxing. Faxing sends an electronic copy of a document almost instantly.

Grammar Patterns

发传真 + 给 + 某人/某单位 把 + 文件 + 发传真 + 给 + 某人/某单位 给 + 某人/某单位 + 发传真 + 文件

How to Use It

While '发传真' is still understood, its practical use has significantly declined. It's primarily used in contexts where digital communication is not feasible or preferred for specific document types. Usage often implies a business or official setting.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '发传真' with simply '发送' (send) without specifying the method. It's important to use the full phrase when referring to the act of faxing. Also, remember that it's a verb phrase, not a single verb.

Tips

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Focus on Document Transmission

Remember '发传真' specifically refers to sending document copies, not just general messages.

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Declining Usage

Be aware that faxing is becoming less common due to digital alternatives like email and cloud storage.

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Business Communication Tool

In many countries, fax was a primary business communication tool for decades, implying a level of formality and reliability.

Word Origin

The term '传真' literally means 'transmit truth/reality'. It was adopted to describe the technology that transmits an exact copy of a document, hence 'true transmission'.

Cultural Context

In many East Asian business cultures, fax machines were a symbol of modernity and efficiency for a long time. Receiving a fax often implied a formal business transaction or important communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '传' (chuan - pass on) character being '真' (zhen - real/true) copy, sent via a fax machine. Think of 'passing on a true copy'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

发传真需要使用传真机和电话线来传输文档的图像副本。而发送电子邮件则是在互联网上通过电子方式发送文件，更加快捷和普遍。

虽然不如以前普遍，但在某些行业，如法律、医疗和政府部门，发传真仍然是一种重要的通信方式，尤其是在需要安全传输文件或处理纸质文档时。

发传真需要一台传真机，以及连接到电话线的通信线路。发送方和接收方都需要有可用的传真机。

是的，有很多更方便的方法。例如，通过电子邮件发送附件、使用云存储服务共享文件，或者使用即时通讯工具发送文件，这些都比传真更快捷、更环保。

Test Yourself

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请尽快将合同副本______过来。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 发传真

根据语境，合同副本是通过传真机传输的，因此“发传真”是最恰当的词。

multiple choice

在电子邮件普及之前，人们通常用什么方式快速传输文件副本？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 发传真

发传真是一种在早期数字通信时代用于快速传输文件副本的常用技术。

sentence building

我 / 需要 / 一份 / 报告 / 发传真 / 给客户

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我需要给客户发传真一份报告。

这个句子结构清晰，符合中文表达习惯，明确了动作（发传真）、对象（客户）和内容（报告）。

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