sau1 sin3收線收线
Jyutpingsau1 sin3
Yalesāu sin
Definition
To hang up; to end a telephone call.
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How it's used
Originally referring to the physical act of placing a landline handset back onto its cradle, this term remains the standard way to describe ending a call on mobile phones. It carries a slightly more abrupt or functional tone compared to simply saying goodbye. When someone hangs up on you intentionally during an argument, it is common to say 佢掛我線.
Examples
Remember to hang up after you finish your phone call.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 斷線, which refers to a call being dropped due to poor signal or technical issues rather than a deliberate action by the caller.
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