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拨号 (bōhào) — use 拨打 when emphasizing the action of making a call, while 拨号 focuses more on the act of dialing the number itself.
拨打 is typically used in informal contexts when talking about making calls. A common mistake is to confuse it with 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà), which is more general for 'making a phone call'. Remember to use the correct tone: bō (first tone) and dǎ (third tone).
Though 拨打 isn't directly listed in HSK levels, it's useful for learners at HSK 3-4, where daily communication and phone-related vocabulary are emphasized. Students should focus on recognizing and using this term in conversations about making calls.
Learners often mistakenly use 拨打 in contexts where 打电话 is more appropriate, such as in casual conversation about making calls. For example, saying '我拨打电话' instead of '我打电话' is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 拨打
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How to say to call in Chinese
“to call” in Chinese is拨打
拨打 (bō dǎ) means 'to call' or 'to dial' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in the context of making phone calls, such as dialing a phone number. The term captures the action of initiating a communication through a telephone.
When to use 拨打
拨打 is typically used in informal contexts when talking about making calls. A common mistake is to confuse it with 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà), which is more general for 'making a phone call'. Remember to use the correct tone: bō (first tone) and dǎ (third tone).
拨打 or something close to it
拨号 (bōhào) — use 拨打 when emphasizing the action of making a call, while 拨号 focuses more on the act of dialing the number itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 拨打 in contexts where 打电话 is more appropriate, such as in casual conversation about making calls. For example, saying '我拨打电话' instead of '我打电话' is incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 拨打
You can say '我拨打了他的电话' (I called his phone).
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