Definition
The character 召 is normally read as zhào when meaning 'to summon' or 'to call together'. The row gives pinyin shào, which is rare in modern Mandarin; the verb senses listed are almost exclusively associated with the zhào pronunciation. The gloss also includes unrelated noun senses ('temple, monastery') that do not match the verb part of speech. Learners should note the pronunciation discrepancy and treat this entry as referring to the verb 'to summon' despite the given pinyin.
v.
to summonto call togetherto conveneto convoketo recruitto solicit
Examples
- 召。Lǎobǎn shào wǒ qù bàngōngshì.The boss summoned me to the office.
- 。Xiàozhǎng shào jí xuéshēng dàibiǎo kāihuì.The principal gathered student representatives for a meeting.
- 召。Gōngsī zhèngzài shào pìn xīn yuángōng.The company is recruiting new employees.
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