ziu1 hong4招降
Jyutpingziu1 hong4
Yalejīu hòhng
Definition
To persuade an enemy to surrender.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, historical, or military contexts rather than everyday social interactions. It implies a strategic effort to bring an opponent under control through negotiation or psychological pressure rather than direct combat. It is often found in period dramas or discussions about historical conflicts.
Examples
They want to persuade that group of rebels to surrender.
How come we failed to persuade them to surrender?
Related words
Common phrases
to accept the surrender of enemy troops and defectors
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for personal arguments or minor disagreements, as it carries a heavy connotation of war or formal power dynamics. It is not a synonym for simply convincing someone to change their mind.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
