应招

應招

yīngzhāo

verb #28,847

Meanings

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

Characters

to respond; ought to; to comply

to beckon; to recruit; to summon

Examples

他听到上司的召唤，立刻应招而来。

Tā tīng dào shàngsī de zhàohuàn, lìkè yīngzhāo ér lái.

Upon hearing his superior's summons, he immediately answered the call.

女服务员在客人呼叫时迅速应招。

Nǚ fúwùyuán zài kèrén hūjiào shí xùnsù yīngzhāo.

The waitress quickly responded when the guest called.

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

应 yīng

招 zhāo