致电 (zhì diàn) — to call (by telephone, formal); to send a telegram (formal, now rare)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to telephone / to call'. Suggests a written-register tone — as in a notice or announcement — more formal than everyday 打 (电话).
verb
to call (by telephone, formal)to send a telegram (formal, now rare)
Examples
- 致电。Tā zhì diàn gōng sī xún wèn qíng kuàng.He called the company to inquire about the situation.
- 。Tā zhì le diàn gěi lǎo bǎn.He made a phone call to the boss.
- 致电。Wǒ míng zǎo zhì diàn tōng zhī nǐ.I will call you tomorrow morning to inform you.
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