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    The noun 邮局 (yóujú) for "post office"

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    Explanation

    邮局 (yóujú) is a noun meaning "post office." It refers to the physical office or organization responsible for mail delivery and postal services. It is a common everyday word used when discussing sending or receiving mail and packages.

    Examples

    • 我要去邮局寄一个包裹给我妈妈。

      Wǒ yào qù yóujú jì yī gè bāoguǒ gěi wǒ māma.

      I need to go to the post office to mail a package to my mom.

    • 这附近有没有邮局？我需要买邮票。

      Zhè fùjìn yǒu méiyǒu yóujú? Wǒ xūyào mǎi yóupiào.

      Is there a post office nearby? I need to buy stamps.

    • 邮局下午五点就关门了，你得快点去。

      Yóujú xiàwǔ wǔ diǎn jiù guānmén le, nǐ děi kuài diǎn qù.

      The post office closes at five in the afternoon; you'd better hurry.

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