ziu1 mou6招募
Jyutpingziu1 mou6
Yalejīu mouh
Definition
To recruit or enlist; when an organization actively seeks out new members to join.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Formal contexts often favor this term, making it sound more professional than just using 揾人. It is frequently seen in job advertisements or official announcements from organizations. While it implies an active search, it does not carry the same sense of urgency or desperation as 徵聘.
Examples
The company wants to recruit more staff lately.
Do you know where they are recruiting volunteers?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this for informal situations, but it sounds too stiff when talking about asking friends to join a casual group or activity. Use 揾人 or 叫人 instead for everyday social settings.
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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.
