Definition
号召 means to call upon or urge the public to take action, typically from an authoritative figure or organization (e.g., government, party). It differs from 呼吁, which is a more formal/public appeal or plea that can come from anyone; 号召 implies leading or mobilizing, while 呼吁 is an urgent plea. 召集 (to convene) is about gathering people physically, not inspiring action.
verb
to call uponto appealto urge (the public to do something)
Examples
- 号召。Zhèngfǔ hào zhào quánmín jiéyuē yòngshuǐ.The government calls on all citizens to save water.
- 号召。Xuéxiào hào zhào xuéshēng jījí cānjiā zhìyuànzhě huódòng.The school urges students to actively participate in volunteer activities.
- 号召。Zhǔxí hào zhào quánguó rénmín tuánjié qǐlai.The chairman called on the whole nation to unite.
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