接电话 means 'to answer the phone' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly in contexts involving communication and business. The phrase captures the action of responding to an incoming call, which is a frequent occurrence in modern life.
HSK 2, 24 strokes, Hard
jiēdiànhuà(jie1dian4hua4) T1
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May 27, 2026
接电话jiēdiànhuà(jie1dian4hua4)
接电话 means 'to answer the phone' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly in contexts involving communication and business. The phrase captures the action of responding to an incoming call, which is a frequent occurrence in modern life.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, phone etiquette is very important, and answering the phone promptly is seen as a sign of respect and attentiveness, especially in business settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine you're at a party, and someone hands you a phone ringing off the hook. You think, 'I need to 接 (jiē) this call!' The character 接 looks like two hands coming together to grab the phone, and the 'diàn' part sounds like 'ding' which you hear when the phone rings.
About 接电话
接电话Simplified
24Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
接听电话 (jiētīng diànhuà) - use 接电话 for a more casual context, while 接听电话 is slightly more formal.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine you're at a party, and someone hands you a phone ringing off the hook. You think, 'I need to 接 (jiē) this call!' The character 接 looks like two hands coming together to grab the phone, and the 'diàn' part sounds like 'ding' which you hear when the phone rings.
Usage Notes
When using 接电话, remember it is typically used in a neutral or polite context. Avoid using it in overly casual situations, as it may sound abrupt. Common collocations include '接电话时' (when answering the phone) and '请接电话' (please answer the phone).
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 2 HSK student, focus on practical scenarios where you might need to use 接电话, such as making phone calls or speaking with friends. This word connects to other vocabulary related to communication, like 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà - to make a phone call).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, phone etiquette is very important, and answering the phone promptly is seen as a sign of respect and attentiveness, especially in business settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 接电话 with 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà - to make a phone call). For example, saying '我接电话' when you mean 'I made a call' is incorrect. Remember, 接电话 specifically means to answer a phone call.
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Cultural Notes for 接电话
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, phone etiquette is very important, and answering the phone promptly is seen as a sign of respect and attentiveness, especially in business settings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 接电话
You can say '我在接电话' (Wǒ zài jiē diànhuà), meaning 'I am answering the phone.'
接电话 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
接 (jiē) is the first tone, 电话 (diànhuà) has the fourth tone for 电 and the third tone for 话.
