信使

xìnshǐ

noun #13,018

Measure Word

一个信使 gè

Meanings

1 messenger
2 courier
3 envoy

Characters

letter; message; trust

Examples

古代的信使骑马传递重要消息。

Gǔdài de xìnshǐ qímǎ chuándì zhòngyào xiāoxi.

Ancient messengers rode horses to deliver important news.

Tips

usage

Also used in biology: 信使RNA (xìnshǐ RNA) means 'messenger RNA (mRNA)'.

Stroke Order

信 xìn

使 shǐ