but6 daa2撥打拨打
Jyutpingbut6 daa2
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Definition
To dial or make a phone call.
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How it's used
While 撥打 is the standard term for dialing a number, it carries a formal or technical tone that is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most native speakers prefer the simpler verb 打 when talking about making phone calls. You will typically encounter 撥打 in automated voice prompts, official business contexts, or written instructions.
Examples
Dial this number to reach him.
Which number did you just dial?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 撥打 in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly stiff or like a customer service recording. Stick to 打電話 for everyday interactions.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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