ziu6 zaap6召集
Jyutpingziu6 zaap6
Yalejiuh jaahp
Definition
To call together, assemble, or convene a group of people.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the act of gathering people for a specific purpose, often implying a sense of authority or organization. It is frequently used in professional or formal settings, such as organizing meetings or team projects. While it can be used in casual contexts, it often carries a slightly more serious or structured tone compared to just saying 搵人或者叫人過嚟.
Examples
The manager called the whole department together for a meeting.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual social gatherings among friends, as it sounds too official or bureaucratic. For informal hangouts, use 叫 or 約 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
