Definition
应征 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to respond to a call' — commonly used for military enlistment or applying for a job. The two characters separate when adding aspects or measure words: 应…征 (e.g. 应了一次征 'responded once'). The object or duration goes between the syllables.
v.o.
to enlist (military)to respond to a job ad or summons
Examples
- 应征，。Tā juédìng yìng zhēng rùwǔ, bǎowèi guójiā.He decided to enlist in the army to defend his country.
- ，。Tā yìng guò yí cì zhēng, dàn méi tōngguò tǐjiǎn.He once responded to a call but didn't pass the physical exam.
- ，应征。Kàndào zhāopìn guǎnggào hòu, wǒ mǎshàng yìng zhēng le.I immediately applied after seeing the recruitment ad.
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