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信使 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • courier noun A person or company that delivers messages, documents, or packages, often quickly or directly.
  • emissary noun A person sent on a mission to represent or negotiate on behalf of someone else.
  • herald noun A person or thing that announces or signals that something is coming.
  • messenger noun A person (or, historically, animal or vehicle) whose job is to carry messages between people.

Senses

信使 is used for these senses in English:

  • courier A person who delivers messages.
  • dispatch rider (military) A messenger on a motorcycle.
  • emissary An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
  • herald A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
  • messenger One who brings messages.

courier — full definition

  1. noun A person or company that delivers messages, documents, or packages, often quickly or directly.
  2. verb To send something by courier.
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