Definition
征集 (zhēng jí) means 'to collect/recruit' in a formal, organized way — often by soliciting from the public (opinions, signatures, volunteers). It differs from 收集/搜集 (general 'collect/gather') by implying an active solicitation process, and from 招聘/招收/招募 (specific 'hire/enlist') by covering a broader range of items (materials, ideas) as well as people.
verb
to collect (opinions, materials, signatures, etc.)to recruit (people, volunteers, etc.)
Examples
- 征集。Zhè jiā gōngsī zhèngzài zhēng jí xīn yuángōng.This company is recruiting new employees.
- 征集。Zhèngfǔ zhēng jí le hěn duō rén de yìjiàn.The government collected many people's opinions.
- 征集。Tāmen zhēng jí le yì qiān gè qiānmíng.They collected a thousand signatures.
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