call or wire someone
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to send a telegram or make a telephone call to someone
formalCommonly used in formal or official contexts for sending congratulations, condolences, or official communications.
Zǒng总
tǒng统
zhì致
diàn电
zhù祝
hè贺
Zhōng中
guó国
duì队
duó夺
guàn冠
。
The president called to congratulate the Chinese team on winning the championship.
Guó国
wù务
yuàn院
zhì致
diàn电
wèi慰
wèn问
zāi灾
qū区
rén人
mín民
。
The State Council sent a message of condolence to the people in the disaster-stricken area.
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Wǒ我
men们
yǐ已
zhì致
diàn电
xún询
wèn问
xiāng相
guān关
shì事
yí宜
。
We have already called to inquire about the relevant matters.
Tā他
zhì致
diàn电
biǎo表
shì示
gǎn感
xiè谢
。
He called to express his gratitude.