addressing letters and envelopes
22.7In mainland China, cards written in Chinese are usually printed horizontally. In Taiwan, cards
may also be printed vertically.22.7 Addressing letters and envelopes
22.7.1 Special terms for the recipient (addressee) and the sender
The name of the recipient is typically followed by the recipient’s title, or the title plus the
expression 收 shōu, 启/啟 qǐ, or 大启/大啟 dà qǐ. 启/啟 qǐ and 大启/大啟 dà qǐ are more
formal than 收 shōu. All three expressions mean ‘recipient.’
The name of the sender may be followed by the expression 寄 jì or 缄/緘 jiān. 缄/緘 jiān is
more formal than 寄 jì. Both expressions mean ‘sender.’TB
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