HSK · Level 71
75 words
Chinese word
号召
Pronunciation
Pinyinhào zhào
Meaning
- verbcall on
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A public appeal that brings a group together to support or carry out a cause.
Common phrases
号召大家hào zhào dà jiā
call on everyone
号召群众hào zhào qún zhòng
call on the masses
Similar words
呼吁hū yù: Appeals to the public for help, attention, or support for an issue.
动员dòng yuán: Works to organize and motivate people to take part in a planned action.
召集zhào jí: Calls people together at a set place for a meeting or gathering.
Definition in Chinese
向一定范围内的多人发出召集或动员性的呼吁，目的是集合人力或争取支持以推进某项行动或事业。xiàng yí dìng fàn wéi nèi de duō rén fā chū zhào jí huò dòng yuán xìng de hū yù mù dì shì jí hé rén lì huò zhēng qǔ zhī chí yǐ tuī jìn mǒu xiàng xíng dòng huò shì yè
Word origin
The compound 号 (hào, "signal") + 召 (zhào, "summon") combines a notice or command with the act of gathering people.
Usage tips
- The verb often appears in public announcements, campaigns, and community activity, where the speaker seeks broad support rather than a private favor.