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Expressing 'to conscript' or 'to summon' with 征召 (zhēngzhào)
Structure
Subject + 征召 + Object
Explanation
The verb 征召 (zhēngzhào) means 'to conscript,' 'to draft,' or 'to summon.' It is typically used in military or official contexts to describe calling people into service. For example, 政府征召了大量士兵 means 'The government conscripted a large number of soldiers.'
Examples
战争期间，政府征召了很多年轻人。
Zhànzhēng qījiān, zhèngfǔ zhēngzhào le hěn duō niánqīng rén.
During the war, the government conscripted many young people.
他被征召入伍，离开了家乡。
Tā bèi zhēngzhào rùwǔ, líkāi le jiāxiāng.
He was conscripted into the army and left his hometown.
国家紧急征召医护人员支援前线。
Guójiā jǐnjí zhēngzhào yīhù rényuán zhīyuán qiánxiàn.
The country urgently conscripted medical personnel to support the front lines.
战争期间，政府征召了很多年轻人。
Zhànzhēng qījiān, zhèngfǔ zhēngzhào le hěn duō niánqīng rén.
During the war, the government conscripted many young people.
他被征召入伍，离开了家乡。
Tā bèi zhēngzhào rùwǔ, líkāi le jiāxiāng.
He was conscripted into the army and left his hometown.
国家紧急征召医护人员支援前线。
Guójiā jǐnjí zhēngzhào yīhù rényuán zhīyuán qiánxiàn.
The country urgently conscripted medical personnel to support the front lines.