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“call by mistake” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwù bō

Example

我误拨了他的号码。wǒ wù bō le tā de hào mǎ

I accidentally called his number.

Illustration for 误拨 (call by mistake)

How to say “call by mistake” in Chinese

“Call by mistake” in Chinese is 误拨 (wù bō).

A caller's fingers select the wrong number, creating an unintended connection.

Full entry for 误拨: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 误拨

他把号码记错，结果误拨给了陌生人。tā bǎ hào mǎ jì cuò jié guǒ wù bō gěi le mò shēng rén

He got the number wrong and ended up accidentally calling a stranger.

Tips for using 误拨

  • The verb is useful in a brief explanation after an unexpected connection because it states the cause without blaming the person who answers.

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