HSK · Level 26
135 words
Chinese word
来信
Pronunciation
Pinyinlái xìn
Meaning
- nounletter
Example
我今天收到了一封来信。wǒ jīn tiān shōu dào le yì fēng lái xìn
I received a letter today.
More examples
根据您的来信，我们已安排负责人跟进。gēn jù nín de lái xìn wǒ men yǐ ān pái fù zé rén gēn jìn
According to your letter, we have arranged for the person in charge to follow up.
Core concept
Written communication viewed from the receiving end, especially a letter that brings information from elsewhere.
Common phrases
根据来信gēn jù lái xìn
according to the letter
回复来信huí fù lái xìn
reply to the letter
Similar words
信xìn: A letter, note, or other short written message sent to someone.
邮件yóu jiàn: A message or document sent by post or email.
信件xìn jiàn: A written letter or document used in postal or official communication.
书信shū xìn: A letter written and sent to someone, in a somewhat formal style.
Definition in Chinese
别人寄来或寄给自己的信件，指收到的书面信函或便条。bié rén jì lái huò jì gěi zì jǐ de xìn jiàn zhǐ shōu dào de shū miàn xìn hán huò biàn tiáo
Word origin
The compound 来 (lái, "come") + 信 (xìn, "letter or news") presents a 信 as something that comes to the recipient.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, a simpler expression is usually preferred, while this noun fits notices, newspapers, and official correspondence and may sound formal.
Other meanings
- newsnoun
Related words
- 来信人lái xìn rénletter sendernoun