zing1 ziu6徵召征召

Jyutpingzing1 ziu6

Yalejīng jiuh

動詞

Definition

To call up or recruit people for service, especially for the military.

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How it's used

This term is formal and primarily used in contexts involving military service or official government recruitment. It carries a sense of authority and obligation, distinguishing it from casual requests or invitations. You will rarely hear it in everyday social conversation unless discussing news or historical events.

Examples

zing3政fu2府kyut3決ding6定zing1徵ziu6召hau6後bei6備gwan1軍jan4人。

The government decided to call up the reservists.

keoi5佢dei6哋hai6係mai6咪zeon2準bei6備zing1徵ziu6召nei5你jap6入ng5伍aa4呀？

Are they preparing to enlist you into the military?

Common phrases

zing1徵ziu6召jap6入ng5伍

to enlist in the military

zing1徵ziu6召hau6後bei6備gwan1軍

to call up reservists

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general words for inviting or asking, such as 請 or 邀請, but those lack the mandatory and official nature implied by 徵召.