A short text message sent via phone network, primarily used for notifications and verification.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A text message sent via cellular networks.
- Commonly used for OTPs and notifications.
- Reliable communication when internet is unavailable.
Overview
- 1概述：短信（Short Message Service，简称SMS）是现代移动通讯中最基础的文字交流工具。虽然现在微信、WhatsApp等即时通讯软件非常流行，但短信因其不依赖互联网、覆盖范围广且具有官方验证属性，依然在生活中占据重要地位。
用法模式：短信常作为名词使用，可以作为主语（如“短信发过来了”）、宾语（如“我收到了一条短信”）或定语（如“短信内容”）。在动词搭配上，最常用的是“发短信”（发送）和“收短信”（接收）。
- 1常见语境：短信广泛用于：(a) 验证码接收，如银行转账或账号登录；(b) 运营商通知，如话费提醒或流量预警；(c) 快递通知，如取件码告知；(d) 紧急情况下的基础联系，当网络信号不好时，短信往往比网络消息更可靠。
Examples
我刚收到一条短信。
everydayI just received a text message.
请查收您的银行验证短信。
formalPlease check your bank verification SMS.
别发短信了，直接打电话吧。
informalStop texting, just call me.
系统将通过短信发送通知。
academicThe system will send notifications via SMS.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
短信通知
SMS notification
群发短信
bulk SMS
短信提醒
SMS reminder
Often Confused With
WeChat is a social media app using the internet, while SMS uses the cellular network protocol.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
SMS is considered a neutral to formal medium in modern China. It is rarely used for casual chatting between friends today. You should use '发短信' as a fixed phrase.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes use '写短信' (write a text), but '发短信' (send a text) is the natural choice. Do not confuse it with '信息', which is a broader term for 'information'.
Tips
Use '发' to send messages
Always use the verb '发' (fā) before '短信'. It is the standard collocation for sending any type of message.
Beware of scam messages
Be cautious of unknown SMS links, as they are a common vector for phishing scams. Never click suspicious links.
SMS in the digital age
In China, SMS is often called '短信' or sometimes '手机短信'. It remains the primary way to receive security codes for digital services.
Word Origin
The term comes from the Short Message Service (SMS) technology introduced in the 1990s. '短' denotes the character limit of early mobile messages.
Cultural Context
SMS is the backbone of the Chinese digital identity system. Almost every app requires an SMS-based verification code to register an account.
Memory Tip
Think of '短' (short) + '信' (letter/message). It is literally a short letter sent via phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions短信通过电话网络发送，不需要网络流量，常用于接收官方验证码或正式通知。微信消息通过互联网传输，功能更丰富，适合社交聊天和多媒体分享。
通常使用“发短信”这个词组。例如：我刚才给你发了一条短信。
虽然社交软件取代了大部分聊天功能，但短信在银行、快递、政府通知等领域依然是不可替代的官方沟通手段。
Test Yourself
我刚才给你___了一条短信，你收到了吗？
发送短信的标准动词搭配是“发”。
Score: /1
Summary
A short text message sent via phone network, primarily used for notifications and verification.
- A text message sent via cellular networks.
- Commonly used for OTPs and notifications.
- Reliable communication when internet is unavailable.
Use '发' to send messages
Always use the verb '发' (fā) before '短信'. It is the standard collocation for sending any type of message.
Beware of scam messages
Be cautious of unknown SMS links, as they are a common vector for phishing scams. Never click suspicious links.
SMS in the digital age
In China, SMS is often called '短信' or sometimes '手机短信'. It remains the primary way to receive security codes for digital services.
Examples
4 of 4我刚收到一条短信。
I just received a text message.
请查收您的银行验证短信。
Please check your bank verification SMS.
别发短信了，直接打电话吧。
Stop texting, just call me.
系统将通过短信发送通知。
The system will send notifications via SMS.
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承认
A2to admit; to acknowledge
恐怕
B1I'm afraid that...; perhaps; probably. Used to express concern, uncertainty, or to soften a polite refusal.
同意
A1to agree
虽然...但是...
A2although...but...
公告
B1announcement
回答
A1to answer; to reply
接听
B2To answer (a phone call).
致歉
B2To express an apology formally. This is a critical term for IELTS letters of apology.
提问
A1To ask a question; to pose an inquiry.
广播
A2Broadcast.
