jit6 sin3 din6 waa2熱線電話热线电话
Jyutpingjit6 sin3 din6 waa2
Yaleyiht sin dihn wá
Definition
Telephone hotline
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to dedicated phone lines for customer support, emergency services, or public inquiries. It is frequently used in professional or institutional contexts rather than for personal communication between friends. The term carries a sense of formality, often associated with government departments or large service providers.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Have you ever called that hotline?
This hotline is never answered.
Related words
Common phrases
to call a hotline
24-hour hotline
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