English–Chinese
“shipping by sea” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǎi yùn
Example
这批货要走海运。zhè pī huò yào zǒu hǎi yùn
This shipment will go by sea.
How to say “shipping by sea” in Chinese
“Shipping by sea” in Chinese is 海运 (hǎi yùn).
Cargo travels between ports on ships, favoring large loads and lower cost over speed.
Example sentences with 海运
如果选择海运，通常需要更早下单。rú guǒ xuǎn zé hǎi yùn tōng cháng xū yào gèng zǎo xià dān
If you choose shipping by sea, you usually need to place your order earlier.
Tips for using 海运
- English uses "shipping" for sending goods in general, so this more specific Chinese term helps identify the transport method in delivery discussions.