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短信 is in the learner vocabulary list, so learn it through clear examples and short practice.
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Pronunciation focus
Say duǎn xìn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
短信是指通过手机发送的文字信息。我们可以在日常生活中使用短信来快速与朋友或家人沟通。
duǎn xìn shì zhǐ qíng kàn tōu jiāo shū fēn sòng de wén zì xiě xīn xìn. Wǒ men kě yǐ zài rì cháng shēn qín zhōng yòng duǎn xìn lái kuài sù yǔ péng yǒu huò jiā rén gōng tōng.
A text message is a written communication sent through mobile phones. We can use SMS to quickly communicate with friends or family in our daily life.
Context note
短信常用于日常生活中的即时通讯。例如，朋友之间发送祝福信息、商家向顾客发送优惠信息等。
duǎn xìn cháng yòng yú rì cháng shēn qín zhōng de jí shí tóng xùn. Rú kě, péng yǒu zhī jiān fā sòng zhēn zhuó xìn xīn, shāng jiā xiàng kù èr rén fā sòng yòu huì xìn xīn.
SMS is commonly used for instant communication in daily life. For example, friends can send birthday wishes, and businesses can send promotional messages to customers.
5 examples
我给妈妈发了一条短信。
wǒ gěi mā ma fā le yì tiáo duǎn xìn。
I sent a text message to my mom.
他通过短信告诉我一个好消息。
tā tōng guò duǎn xìn gào sù wǒ yí gè hǎo xiāo xī。
He told me good news through a text message.
商家经常用短信发优惠信息。
shāng jiā jīng cháng yòng duǎn xìn fā yōu huì xìn xī。
Businesses often send promotional messages via SMS.
朋友之间常用短信交流。
péng yǒu zhī jiān cháng yòng duǎn xìn jiāo liú。
Friends often use SMS to communicate with each other.
我通过短信预约了医生。
wǒ tōng guò duǎn xìn yù yuē le yī shēng。
I made an appointment with a doctor through a text message.
5 mini stories
妈妈发了一条短信给我，告诉我今天天气不错可以出去玩。
mā mā fā le yì tiáo duǎn xìn gěi wǒ， gào sù wǒ jīn tiān tiān qì bú cuò kě yǐ chū qù wán。
Mom sent me a text message, telling me the weather was nice today and I could go out to play.
我用短信告诉朋友周末一起吃饭。
wǒ yòng duǎn xìn gào sù péng yǒu zhōu mò yì qǐ chī fàn。
I used SMS to tell my friend we should have dinner together this weekend.
商家发了一条短信，告诉我他们有打折活动。
shāng jiā fā le yì tiáo duǎn xìn， gào sù wǒ tā men yǒu dǎ zhé huó dòng。
A business sent me a text message, informing me of their discount sale.
我通过短信约了朋友一起去看电影。
wǒ tōng guò duǎn xìn yuē le péng yǒu yì qǐ qù kàn diàn yǐng。
I made plans with my friend to go see a movie through a text message.
妈妈发了一条短信，告诉我她晚上会早点回家。
mā ma fā le yì tiáo duǎn xìn， gào sù wǒ tā wǎn shàng huì zǎo diǎn huí jiā。
Mom sent me a text message, telling me she would be home early tonight.