duǎn
xìn
1
text message
2
SMS
你来我家以前,给我发一个短信
Before you come to my house, send me a message!
我发了短信给他,可是他还没回复我。
I sent a message to him, but he still hasn't responded.
你有看到我发给你的短信吗?
Did you see the message I sent you?
直接打电话比传短信快。
Calling directly is faster than sending a message.