Definition
召见 is a formal verb used when a superior (e.g., a leader, an official) calls a subordinate or a foreign envoy to appear for an official meeting or interview. It implies a summons from a higher authority and is common in diplomatic, political, or military contexts. You won't use it for casual invitations.
v.
to summon (a subordinate) for an official meetingto call in (an envoy) for a diplomatic interview
Examples
- 召见。Dàshǐ bèi zǒngtǒng zhào jiàn dào bàngōngshì tánhuà.The ambassador was summoned by the president to the office for a talk.
- 召见。Wàijiāobù zhào jiàn le gāi guó zhùhuá dàshǐ jìnxíng jiāoshè.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the country's ambassador to China for representations.
- 召见。Jiāngjūn jǐnjí zhào jiàn qiánxiàn zhǐhuīguān liǎojiě zhànkuàng.The general urgently summoned the frontline commander to understand the battle situation.
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