ziu1 sau1招收
Jyutpingziu1 sau1
Yalejīu sāu
Definition
To recruit, enroll, or take in students or members.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on institutional or organizational settings like schools, clubs, or companies bringing in new members. It implies a formal process of selection or application rather than just casual gathering. While it sounds professional, it is perfectly acceptable in spoken Cantonese when discussing hiring or enrollment.
Examples
gaan1 hok6 haau6 gam1 nin4 ziu1 sau1 zo2 hou2 do1 san1 sang1
間學校今年招收咗好多新生。
The school has enrolled many new students this year.
nei5 dei6 gung1 si1 hai6 mai6 zung6 ziu1 sau1 gan2 jan4 aa4
你哋公司係咪仲招收緊人呀？
Is your company still recruiting people?
Related words
Common phrases
ziu1 sau1 san1 sang1
招收新生
to enroll new students
ziu1 sau1 wui2 jyun4
招收會員
to recruit members
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual social invitations or gathering friends, as it sounds too bureaucratic or official for personal relationships. Use 搵人 or 叫人 instead for casual contexts.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
