"Sòng huò" literally combines "sòng" (to send, to deliver) and "huò" (goods, cargo, merchandise), forming a compound verb meaning "to deliver goods." It refers specifically to the act of transporting purchased or ordered items—such as food, packages, or retail products—from a seller, warehouse, or distribution center to a customer’s location. This term is commonly used in e-commerce, logistics, and food delivery contexts.

The word functions exclusively as a verb and typically appears in verb-object or verb-complement constructions—for example, followed by destination (e.g., 送到家), time (e.g., 明天送货), or manner (e.g., 免费送货). It does not function as a noun on its own; to refer to "a delivery," you would use phrases like 一次送货 or 送货服务. It carries a neutral, practical register and is widely understood across formal and informal spoken and written Chinese.