Meaning
快递员 refers to a person whose job is to deliver packages and parcels, especially for express delivery services. The word combines 快递 (express delivery) with 员 (staff member/worker). This occupation has become extremely common in modern China with the rise of e-commerce and online shopping.
Usage
This is the standard, neutral term used in daily conversation and official contexts. You'll hear it when talking about receiving packages or describing someone's occupation. Common in contexts involving online shopping, package tracking, and delivery services. Native speakers often shorten it to 快递 in casual speech when the context is clear.
Examples
- 01快递员说包裹明天能送到。.The courier said the package can be delivered tomorrow.
- 02他在一家电商公司做快递员。.He works as a delivery person for an e-commerce company.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个快递员
- 位一位快递员
Common collocations
- 快递员送货courier delivers goods
- 快递员打电话delivery person calls
- 当快递员to work as a courier
Origin
The term combines 快递 (express delivery), which literally means 'fast delivery,' with 员 (person/staff), a productive suffix for occupations. The compound emerged with the modern express delivery industry in China.