收发 (shōu fā) — to receive and send; to handle (incoming and outgoing items)

Definition

Combined verb meaning to receive and send (or dispatch) the same type of item — typically mail, documents, or messages. Used as a unit rather than for two separate one-way actions.

verb
to receive and sendto handle (incoming and outgoing items)

Examples

  • 收发
    Tā měi tiān shōu fā yóu jiàn.
    He receives and sends emails every day.
  • 收发
    Cāng kù xū yào zhuān rén shōu fā huò wù.
    The warehouse needs a dedicated person to receive and dispatch goods.
  • 收发
    Chuán zhēn jī kě yǐ tóng shí shōu fā wén jiàn.
    The fax machine can receive and send documents simultaneously.

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