Usage and Context
The verb 召集 (zhàojí) means to summon or call together people, often for a meeting or assembly. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts such as companies, schools, or the military. When you use 召集, it implies an authoritative or urgent call to gather.
Common Collocations
- 召集会议 (zhàojí huìyì): to convene a meeting
- 召集员工 (zhàojí yuángōng): to call employees together
- 召集部队 (zhàojí bùduì): to summon troops
These collocations highlight the typical use of 召集 in organizing groups for discussion or action.
Nuances
召集 often carries a tone of formality and urgency. It is not used for casual gatherings but rather for official or important assemblies. Unlike 聚集 (jùjí), which simply means to gather, 召集 emphasizes the act of calling or ordering people to come together.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 召集 with 集合 (jíhé), which also means to gather but is more neutral and can be used in everyday contexts. 召集 is more formal and often implies an authority figure initiating the gathering.