Meanings of 号召
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AI Study Notes for 号召
召唤 (zhàohuàn) - use 号召 when referring to a call for collective action or participation, while 召唤 is more about summoning or calling someone to come.
Be cautious with the tone when using 号召, as it can come off as overly forceful in informal contexts. It often pairs with nouns like '群众' (qúnzhòng, masses) or '行动' (xíngdòng, action) to clarify the subject of the appeal. Avoid confusing it with similar terms like '呼吁' (hūyù), which is less assertive.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 号召 connects to themes of leadership and social responsibility, which are common in higher-level Chinese studies. Focus on its usage in phrases and formal contexts to understand its full implications and connotations.
Learners often confuse 号召 with similar words like 呼吁 (hūyù) and may use it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '我号召你去买菜' (I call on you to buy groceries) would be too formal; a better phrase would be '我建议你去买菜' (I suggest you go buy groceries).
Pronunciation of 号召
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Component Characters
How to say to call in Chinese
“to call” in Chinese is号召
号召 (hào zhào) means to call upon or appeal to people, typically for a collective action or cause. It is commonly used in contexts such as political campaigns, social movements, or community efforts, where a leader or organization seeks to mobilize support or participation from the public.
When to use 号召
Be cautious with the tone when using 号召, as it can come off as overly forceful in informal contexts. It often pairs with nouns like '群众' (qúnzhòng, masses) or '行动' (xíngdòng, action) to clarify the subject of the appeal. Avoid confusing it with similar terms like '呼吁' (hūyù), which is less assertive.
号召 or something close to it
召唤 (zhàohuàn) - use 号召 when referring to a call for collective action or participation, while 召唤 is more about summoning or calling someone to come.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 号召 with similar words like 呼吁 (hūyù) and may use it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '我号召你去买菜' (I call on you to buy groceries) would be too formal; a better phrase would be '我建议你去买菜' (I suggest you go buy groceries).
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Grammar Patterns of 号召
号召 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他在全国四处游说，____人们共赴大业。
He barnstormed across the nation, rallying the people to the cause.
Example Sentences for 号召 (2)
Frequently Asked Questions about 号召
号召 implies a stronger call to action, while 呼吁 is a more gentle appeal.
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