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

Tā tīng dào shàngsī de zhàohuàn, lìkè yīngzhāo ér lái.
Upon hearing his superior's summons, he immediately answered the call.
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

yīng
zhāo