Chinese phrase
我是从〜打来的 wǒ shì cóng 〜 dǎ lái de
Meaning
I'm calling from ___
When to use it
This phrase tells where the caller is calling from. It is common when a caller gives a location or explains a delay.
Example dialogue
我是从出租车上打来的，可能会晚到十分钟。 wǒ shì cóng chū zū chē shàng dǎ lái de kě néng huì wǎn dào shí fēn zhōng
I'm calling from inside a taxi. I could be about ten minutes late.
没问题，路上小心，到了给我发个消息。 méi wèn tí lù shàng xiǎo xīn dào le géi wǒ fā gè xiāo xī
No problem. Stay safe on the way, and text me when you arrive.