Infographic：Mailing in Hong Kong
【明報專訊】Mailing is a conventional way of communication. The government relied on the Hong Kong Post (香港郵政) to distribute surgical masks and reusable masks. Have you ever received a mail? Can you name some items that are usually distributed through the post?
◆How many local letters did the Post handle last year?
843 million! Despite the large number of letters they handled last year, 99.9% of the small letters were delivered to addressees on the next working day after posting.
◆How many post offices are there in Hong Kong?
124! Among the 124 post offices, 3 are mobile post offices.
◆Can you send letters to other countries?
Sure! You may send parcels (郵包) by air or surface to around 230 international destinations.
◆What is a mobile post office(流動郵政局)?
A mobile post office is a post office in a vehicle. It operates as a usual post office, but travels across different areas. They have different routes and schedules every day.
◆What if I forgot the exact address of a person?
Don't worry! You can use the "correct addressing" function on the Hong Kong Post website! It helps you find the correct address presentation for Hong Kong addresses.◆
Instead of sending emails or instant messages, try sending gift cards or letters to your friends! They must be thrilled to receive them!
■Glossary
conventional (adj) 傳統的
distribute (v) 派發
addressee (n) 收件人
schedule (n) 日程表
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