拍电 Traditional form: 拍電 Pinyin (reading): pāidiàn Definitions: to send a telegram Characters: 拍 - to clap, to tap; to hit, to beat, to slap; beat, rhythm 电 - electricity; electric; lightning Traditional characters: 拍 - to clap, to tap; to hit, to beat, to slap; beat, rhythm 電 - electricity; electric; lightning