Meaning
运输 refers to the action of moving goods, materials, or people from one place to another, or the transportation system itself. It encompasses all modes of moving cargo or passengers, including by land, sea, or air. This is a standard, neutral term used in both everyday contexts and formal business or logistics settings.
Usage
运输 is commonly used in logistics, commerce, and infrastructure contexts. It can function as a verb (to transport goods) or as a noun (the transportation industry). Native speakers use it when discussing shipping, delivery services, or transportation infrastructure. It's more formal than colloquial terms like 送 (to deliver).
Examples
- 01这家公司专门负责国际货物运输。.This company specializes in international cargo transportation.
- 02由于天气原因，货物运输被推迟了。, .Due to weather conditions, the cargo transportation has been delayed.
Characters
Common collocations
- 运输成本transportation cost
- 运输工具means of transportation
- 货物运输cargo transportation
- 运输公司transportation company
Origin
Both characters relate to movement and conveyance. 运 originally depicted a chariot moving along a path, while 输 combines the radical for 'vehicle' with phonetic elements, emphasizing the act of conveying or transmitting.