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March 24, 2026
运输(運輸)yùnshū(yun4shu1)
运输 (yùnshū) refers to the act of transporting goods or people from one place to another. It is commonly used in logistics, trade, and everyday contexts where movement and delivery are involved, such as shipping or freight services.
Frequency#5461DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, the logistics and transportation industry has rapidly evolved, especially with the rise of e-commerce. The efficiency of 运输 is essential to the success of companies like Alibaba, which rely on quick delivery services.
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Imagine a 'yun' (云) of clouds carrying 'shu' (书) or books across the sky. This visual of books being transported by clouds can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning of 运输.
Meanings of 运输
yùnshū(yun4shu1)
1transport
2haulage
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About 运输
运输Simplified
運輸Traditional
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—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#5461Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 运输
Quick Contrast
运输 (yùnshū) vs 传送 (chuánsòng) — use 运输 when emphasizing the physical movement of goods, while 传送 focuses more on the transmission or delivery of information or messages.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'yun' (云) of clouds carrying 'shu' (书) or books across the sky. This visual of books being transported by clouds can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning of 运输.
Usage Notes
When using 运输, it’s important to ensure that the context is clear whether you are referring to the transport of goods or people. Common collocations include 运输货物 (transport goods) and 运输服务 (transport services). Avoid confusing it with similar words like 送 (sòng), which means 'to send'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 运输 connects with other terms related to logistics and transportation. Students should focus on understanding its usage in different contexts and practice forming sentences involving transport-related scenarios.
Cultural Note
In China, the logistics and transportation industry has rapidly evolved, especially with the rise of e-commerce. The efficiency of 运输 is essential to the success of companies like Alibaba, which rely on quick delivery services.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 运输 with 运输工具 (yùnshū gōngjù), which means 'transportation tools'. A common error is saying '运输工具' when they mean to talk about the act of transport itself; the correct usage is simply 运输.
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Grammar Patterns of 运输
运输 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
导弹从那架____机的底部飞了出来。
The missiles emerge from the underbelly of the transport plane.
Example Sentences for 运输 (10)
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1
导弹从那架运输机的底部飞了出来。
dǎo dàn cóng nà jià yùn shū jī de dǐ bù fēi le chū lái。
The missiles emerge from the underbelly of the transport plane.
Sludges forming in the acid interfere with storage and handling.
10
如果不是如此, 而且可能你会晕船, 那再糟糕的交通运输莫过于此了.
rú guǒ bù shì rú cǐ, , ér qiě kě néng nǐ huì yùn, chuán , nà zài zāo gāo de jiāo tōng yùn shū mò guò yú.
If it is not, and you are likely to get sea - sick, not form of transport could be worse.
Cultural Notes for 运输
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the logistics and transportation industry has rapidly evolved, especially with the rise of e-commerce. The efficiency of 运输 is essential to the success of companies like Alibaba, which rely on quick delivery services.
Frequently Asked Questions about 运输
运输 specifically refers to the transport of goods or people on a larger scale, while 送 is more about sending something from one person to another.
You can say, '我们需要运输这些货物' (We need to transport these goods).
Yes, it can be used in both contexts, though it is more common in formal discussions about logistics.
