Chinese · Work & Business
电子邮件
diànzǐ yóujiàn
Beginnernoun
Definition
A message sent electronically over the internet.
Example
我给客户发了一封电子邮件。
I sent an email to the client.
Etymology
'电子邮件' (diànzǐ yóujiàn) translates to 'electronic mail', originating from '电子' (diànzǐ) related to electronics and '邮件' (yóujiàn) meaning 'mail'. This modern term emerged with the rise of digital communication in recent decades.
How & Where It’s Used
'电子邮件' is commonly used in formal contexts, especially in professional communication and correspondence, recognized in both spoken and written forms across various regions.