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招募 (zhāomù) — use 招收 when emphasizing the act of hiring or recruiting individuals, while 招募 is broader and can also refer to gathering participants without a formal hiring context.
This term is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid casual usage. A common mistake is to confuse 招收 with 招聘 (zhāo pìn), which is specifically for hiring employees rather than enrolling students. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding terms.
As an HSK 6 word, 招收 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to employment and education. Focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and how it relates to other verbs like 招聘 and 申请 (shēn qǐng, to apply).
Learners often confuse 招收 with 招聘 when discussing job opportunities. For example, saying '我想招收一个新员工' (I want to recruit a new employee) is incorrect; it should be '我想招聘一个新员工'.
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How to say to hire in Chinese
“to hire” in Chinese is招收
招收 (zhao1 shou1) means to hire or recruit individuals for a job or position. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as job postings or educational institutions seeking new students. It conveys a proactive approach in seeking out candidates or participants.
When to use 招收
This term is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid casual usage. A common mistake is to confuse 招收 with 招聘 (zhāo pìn), which is specifically for hiring employees rather than enrolling students. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding terms.
招收 or something close to it
招募 (zhāomù) — use 招收 when emphasizing the act of hiring or recruiting individuals, while 招募 is broader and can also refer to gathering participants without a formal hiring context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 招收 with 招聘 when discussing job opportunities. For example, saying '我想招收一个新员工' (I want to recruit a new employee) is incorrect; it should be '我想招聘一个新员工'.
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Grammar Patterns of 招收
招收 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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Yes, 招收 can refer to both hiring employees and enrolling students, depending on the context.
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