jing3 ziu6應召应召
Jyutpingjing3 ziu6
Yaleying jiuh
Definition
To be on call, summoned, or to respond to a call for services.
- to be summoned; to be called upon
- to be on call to provide services, such as on-call taxis or escorts
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
While this term can technically refer to any professional being summoned for duty, it carries a very strong, almost exclusive connotation of sex work in modern Hong Kong. Using it to describe a doctor or a technician being called out will likely cause confusion or unintended laughter. If you mean a professional service call, stick to terms like 叫車 or 預約服務.
Examples
They were summoned to the scene to help.
Do you know where to call for a taxi?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe being called for a regular job or a meeting, as it will sound like you are implying the person is a sex worker.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
