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    Referring to a letter or correspondence with 信函 (xìnhán)

    Manner & Method
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    发出 + 信函

    Explanation

    信函 (xìnhán) means "letter" or "correspondence," and is a formal term for written communication, especially in official or legal contexts. It is more formal than 信 alone. For example, 发出信函 means "to send out a letter."

    Examples

    • 公司今天收到了一封法院的信函。

      Gōngsī jīntiān shōudào le yì fēng fǎyuàn de xìnhán.

      The company received a letter from the court today.

    • 请用正式的信函格式来写这封信。

      Qǐng yòng zhèngshì de xìnhán géshì lái xiě zhè fēng xìn.

      Please use a formal letter format to write this letter.

    • 他负责处理所有来往的商务信函。

      Tā fùzé chǔlǐ suǒyǒu láiwǎng de shāngwù xìnhán.

      He is responsible for handling all incoming and outgoing business correspondence.

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