hou6 ziu6 lik6號召力号召力
Jyutpinghou6 ziu6 lik6
Yalehouh jiuh lihk
Definition
The ability to rally supporters or appeal to the public.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the capacity to mobilize people or influence public behavior through personal prestige or authority. It is frequently used in contexts involving politics, celebrity culture, or social movements to describe someone whose endorsement can drive action. Unlike general popularity, this term implies an active power to command a following.
Examples
He has great influence in the industry; when he calls, everyone responds.
Which celebrity do you think has the most appeal to the public?
Related words
Common phrases
possessing immense power to rally people
strong ability to appeal to the public
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with popularity or fame, as someone can be famous but still lack the specific power to mobilize others to take action or attend events.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
