送往

sòngwǎng

verb #29,067

Meanings

1 to send to
2 to transport to
3 to dispatch to (a destination)

Characters

to send; to deliver; to escort

toward; to go to; in the direction of

Examples

受伤的士兵被送往最近的医院救治。

Shòushāng de shìbīng bèi sòngwǎng zuìjìn de yīyuàn jiùzhì.

The injured soldier was sent to the nearest hospital for treatment.

救援物资将被送往受灾地区。

Jiùyuán wùzī jiāng bèi sòngwǎng shòuzāi dìqū.

Relief supplies will be dispatched to the disaster-stricken areas.

Tips

usage

送往 is directional — it must be followed by a destination. It emphasizes the act of transport rather than just delivery. Common in news and official contexts.

Stroke Order

送 sòng

往 wǎng