Chinese Conversation · Level 64
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Chinese word
召集
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhào jí
Meaning
- verbcall together
Example
老师召集了迟到的学生。lǎo shī zhào jí le chí dào de xué shēng
The teacher called together the students who were late.
More examples
市长召集了各区负责人开会应对洪灾。shì zhǎng zhào jí le gè qū fù zé rén kāi huì yìng duì hóng zāi
The mayor called together the heads of all the districts to hold a meeting to respond to the flood.
Core concept
A planned act of bringing several people together for a shared purpose or appointment.
Common phrases
召集董事会zhào jí dǒng shì huì
convene the board
召集全体会议zhào jí quán tǐ huì yì
convene a general meeting
召集临时大会zhào jí lín shí dà huì
convene an emergency assembly
Similar words
招集zhāo jí: Call together the people needed for a particular purpose, usually by contacting them.
集合jí hé: Gather people or objects in one set place.
Definition in Chinese
通过口头或书面通知召唤多人到指定地点或参加活动，常见于单位、学校或机构的安排。tōng guò kǒu tóu huò shū miàn tōng zhī zhào huàn duō rén dào zhǐ dìng dì diǎn huò cān jiā huó dòng cháng jiàn yú dān wèi xué xiào huò jī gòu de ān pái
Word origin
召 (zhào, "call forth") + 集 (jí, "gather") combines the action of calling people with the formation of a group.
Usage tips
- This verb often sounds organized or official, so everyday conversation may use a more casual expression for asking people to come.