招聘

zhāo pìn

to invite applications for a job

HSK 4

Character Breakdown

Usage of 招聘

The verb 招聘 (zhāo pìn) is commonly used in formal and business contexts to indicate the act of recruiting or hiring employees. It often appears in job advertisements, company announcements, and HR communications.

Common Collocations

  • 招聘 (recruit employees): used when a company is looking to hire staff.
  • 招聘广告 (job advertisement): refers to the announcement or posting seeking applicants.
  • 招聘 (job fair): an event where multiple employers recruit candidates.

Nuances and Tips

招聘 emphasizes the formal process of inviting applications and selecting candidates. It is more official than simply saying (looking for people). When using 招聘, the context usually involves a company or organization actively seeking qualified personnel.

Avoid confusing 招聘 with 招待 (to entertain or treat guests) or (to wave). 招聘 specifically relates to employment and hiring.

Register and Tone

招聘 is neutral and formal, suitable for written and spoken language in professional settings. It is not used in casual conversation when talking about informal hiring or finding someone for a small task.

Example Sentences

公司正在招聘新的软件工程师。

Gōngsī zhèngzài zhāopìn xīn de ruǎnjiàn gōngchéngshī.

The company is recruiting new software engineers.

这家餐厅每年都会招聘很多服务员。

Zhè jiā cāntīng měinián dōu huì zhāopìn hěn duō fúwùyuán.

This restaurant recruits many waiters every year.

招聘广告上写着需要有经验的销售人员。

Zhāopìn guǎnggào shàng xiězhe xūyào yǒu jīngyàn de xiāoshòu rényuán.

The job advertisement states that experienced sales staff are needed.