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“call on” in Chinese

Chinese

Also呼吁 (hū yù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhào zhào

Example

他号召大家参加志愿活动。tā hào zhào dà jiā cān jiā zhì yuàn huó dòng

He called on everyone to take part in volunteer activities.

Illustration for 号召 (call on)

How to say “call on” in Chinese

“Call on” in Chinese is 号召 (hào zhào).

A public appeal that brings a group together to support or carry out a cause.

Full entry for 号召: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 号召

他号召大家保护环境。tā hào zhào dà jiā bǎo hù huán jìng

He called on everyone to protect the environment.

Tips for using 号召

  • The verb often appears in public announcements, campaigns, and community activity, where the speaker seeks broad support rather than a private favor.

Other Chinese words for “call on”

政府呼吁大家节约用水。zhèng fǔ hū yù dà jiā jié yuē yòng shuǐ

The government calls on everyone to save water.

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