hou6 ziu6號召号召
Jyutpinghou6 ziu6
Yalehouh jiuh
Definition
To call for support, rally, or appeal to a crowd to achieve a certain goal.
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How it's used
Focuses on the ability to influence or mobilize a group toward a specific cause or action. It is frequently used in political or organizational contexts to describe someone's personal influence or charisma in getting others to act. When used as a noun, it often appears with 力 to describe the strength of that influence.
Examples
He has great rallying power; as soon as he calls out, many people show up.
Are you confident you can rally the whole class to help?
Related words
Common phrases
rallying power or appeal
to initiate a call to action
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple requests or invitations like 邀請. It implies a sense of leadership or public appeal that goes beyond a casual social gathering.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
