应招

應招
yīngzhāo
verb #28,847

Meanings

  1. 1 to respond to a call
  2. 2 to answer a summons
  3. 3 to show up when beckoned

Examples

HSK 4
Nǚ fúwùyuán zài kèrén hūjiào shí xùnsù yīngzhāo.
The waitress quickly responded when the guest called.
HSK 7-9
Tā tīngdào shàngsī de zhàohuàn, lìkè yīngzhāo ér lái.
Upon hearing his superior's summons, he immediately answered the call.

Tips

usage
应招 primarily means to respond to a summons or call. Note: in some informal contexts 应招 can also carry the meaning of 'to solicit' (sex work context); context determines which meaning applies.

Stroke Order

yīng
zhāo