Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to send out" with 发 (fā)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 发 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 发 (fā) means "to send out," "to emit," or "to issue." It is an extremely versatile character used in many compound words such as 发现 (discover), 发展 (develop), and 出发 (set out). Its meaning shifts depending on the context and compound.

    Examples

    • 老师已经把成绩单发给每个学生了。

      lǎoshī yǐjīng bǎ chéngjìdān fā gěi měi gè xuéshēng le.

      The teacher has already given out the report cards to every student.

    • 你能帮我发一条消息给他吗？

      nǐ néng bāng wǒ fā yī tiáo xiāoxi gěi tā ma?

      Can you help me send him a message?

    • 公司每个月十五号发工资。

      gōngsī měi gè yuè shíwǔ hào fā gōngzī.

      The company pays salaries on the fifteenth of every month.

    Similar Grammar

    Expressing "to send out" with 发 (fā) | Chinese Grammar