换号

換號

huànhào

verb

Meanings

1 to change phone numbers
2 to switch account numbers

Characters

to change, swap

Examples

HSK 3

他一生气就换号，谁也联系不上。

Tā yī shēngqì jiù huànhào, shéi yě liánxì bu shàng.

Whenever he gets upset he switches numbers and no one can reach him.

HSK 5

我换号了，记得更新一下我的联系方式。

Wǒ huànhào le, jìde gēngxīn yíxià wǒ de liánxì fāngshì.

I changed my number - remember to update my contact info.

Tips

usage

Most commonly refers to switching mobile phone numbers (手机号). Because Chinese numbers tie to bank accounts, WeChat, real-name ID etc., 换号 is a big-hassle process, triggering apps to re-verify. Also used for swapping QQ numbers or gaming accounts.

Stroke Order

换 huàn

号 hào