yóu zhèng biān mǎ

zip code

The Chinese term '邮政编码' (yóu zhèng biān mǎ) refers to a numerical code used to identify specific geographic areas for postal delivery services. It functions similarly to the English term 'zip code', helping postal services organize and streamline the delivery of mail to various locations. In China, this code is used to ensure that mail is directed to the correct area efficiently.