gwaa3 tyun5掛斷挂断
Jyutpinggwaa3 tyun5
Yalegwa tyúhn
Definition
To hang up a telephone call.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
While 掛斷 is understood, native speakers almost exclusively use 收線 to describe ending a phone call. Using 掛斷 can sound slightly formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese. Reserve it for situations where you want to emphasize the abruptness of the action.
Examples
Why did you hang up on me?
He hung up after just two sentences, how rude.
Related words
Common phrases
to hang up the phone
Common mistake
Learners often use 掛斷 where 收線 is more natural. Additionally, avoid using 斷線 as a synonym for hanging up, as it specifically refers to a call being dropped due to a technical signal failure.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
