but6 go3 leon4撥個輪拨个轮

Jyutpingbut6 go3 leon4

Yalebuht go lèuhn

Definition

To make a phone call.

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How it's used

Reflecting the era of rotary phones, this expression is now considered nostalgic or retro slang. While younger generations understand it, they rarely use it in daily speech, preferring modern terms like 打電話 or 搵. Using it can add a playful or slightly old fashioned flair to your conversation.

Examples

nei5你dou3到zo2咗lau4樓haa6下zau6就but6撥go3個leon2輪bei2畀ngo5我，ngo5我lok6落lai4嚟zip3接nei5你。

Give me a call when you get downstairs, I will come down to pick you up.

nei5你jau5有mou5冇but6撥go3個leon2輪man6問gwo3過keoi5佢aa4呀？

Did you call him to ask about it?

Common phrases

but6撥go3個leon2輪gwo3過lai2嚟

give me a call

Common mistake

Do not use this term in formal or professional settings, as it sounds outdated and potentially confusing to those unfamiliar with vintage telephone technology.