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How do you say call your sister in Chinese?

There are a few ways to say "call your sister" in Chinese, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* 给你的姐姐打电话 (gěi nǐ de jiějie dǎ diànhuà): This is the most literal translation, meaning "give your sister a phone call." It's suitable for formal situations like writing or speaking to someone you don't know well.

* 请给你的姐姐打电话 (qǐng gěi nǐ de jiějie dǎ diànhuà): This adds a polite "please" to the phrase, making it more respectful.

Informal:

* 打个电话给你姐姐 (dǎ ge diànhuà gěi nǐ jiějie): This is a more casual way to say it, meaning "make a phone call to your sister." It's suitable for speaking to friends or family.

* 给姐姐打电话 (gěi jiějie dǎ diànhuà): This is the most concise way to say it, assuming the listener knows who your sister is. It's appropriate for casual conversations with people you know well.

Note: The word "姐姐 (jiějie)" refers to an older sister. If you have a younger sister, you would use "妹妹 (mèimei)."

You can also use the phrase "打电话 (dǎ diànhuà)" to mean "call" in general, without specifying who to call.

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