mou6募
Jyutpingmou6
Yalemouh
Definition
To recruit, raise, or collect widely.
writtenworkmoney
How it's used
Primarily found in formal compounds like 招募 or 募捐, this character rarely stands alone in spoken Cantonese. It carries a sense of public appeal or broad solicitation rather than simple gathering. When used in a verbal context, it often implies a structured or organized effort to attract resources or personnel.
Examples
They want to raise funds to help the disaster victims.
The company is currently recruiting staff.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攞 or 搵, which are the standard colloquial verbs for getting or finding things. Using 募 in casual conversation will sound overly formal or like you are reading from a news report.
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