tōng diàn

Translation

  • to set up an electric circuit
  • to electrify
  • to switch on
  • to be connected to an electricity grid
  • open telegram

Examples

  • 她打了一通电话给我。
    I had a telephone call from her.
  • 通电话是引他离开房子的一个小把戏。
    The phone call was a trick to get him out of the house.
Chinese Tones