to convene; to convoke; to call together a meeting or conference

to appeal to the public to achieve a task or support a cause; typically used by a government, political party, or organization

to summon; to beckon; to call (often used figuratively for duty or country)

to call together; to convene; to notify people to gather for a meeting or activity

to order the return of defective products from customers for repair or replacement

the power to rally supporters or call people to action

The person responsible for calling people together for a meeting or a specific activity; a temporary person in charge.

to call in a subordinate for an interview or meeting

To enlist or conscript someone into the military; the act of drafting or enlisting people.

to move, inspire, or appeal to someone (e.g. by policy, spirit, or exemplary behavior) so as to cause a change in their thinking or to call them to action

power to influence or inspire others; appeal; attraction

To respond to a summons from a superior or official, or to receive an audience

to recruit or enlist soldiers; to call for volunteers for a specific cause

to summon a subject to an imperial audience

Nanzhao County in [[南阳|南陽|nan2 yang2]], Henan province

to receive or carry out orders from a superior (e.g., a military commander or sovereign); to be summoned to duty

Nanzhao county in Nanyang [[南阳|南陽|nan2 yang2]], Henan

to summon or recall someone secretly; to give a secret order to return

To postpone or defer an individual's call to military service, specifically regarding the mobilization of reservists or national guard members.

to be for rent; to advertise for a tenant (used for a house, room, or property)

to call on someone to do something; to summon or appeal to

official of the Western Han dynasty known for his virtuous governance and contribution to local irrigation projects

an influential Western Zhou statesman known for his benevolence and for administering justice under a crabapple tree

the title of the second book in the Airs of the States section of the Book of Songs

to hire or summon a prostitute

to call or convene a meeting or conference

(literary) an official's notable achievements or the lasting love people feel for a virtuous leader, referring to a story from the [[诗经|詩經|shi1 jing1]] where the people cherished a sweet pear tree because Duke Shao once rested beneath it

An idiom used to praise the achievements of local officials. It refers to [[召信臣|召信臣|shao4 xin4 chen2]] of the Western Han and [[杜诗|杜詩|du4 shi1]] of the Eastern Han, both of whom were well-loved governors of Nanyang.

To bring trouble or calamity upon oneself

Shaoling district of Luohe city, Henan province

Shaoling district of Luohe city, Henan Province

an official summons or notice issued to reservists or military personnel to report for active duty or training

a formal document or letter that issues a public call to action; a proclamation

To respond to or answer a call for action or a public appeal

A sex worker who meets clients by appointment

A place that facilitates sex work by dispatching call girls to clients.

to be drafted or called up for military service; to enlist in the army

to flag down or hail a taxi on the street

to call up for inspection; specifically refers to the irregular mustering of military reserves for drills, inspection, or in response to a major event

Originally referring to the legend of Tang dynasty poet [[李贺|李賀|li3 he4]] being summoned by the Jade Emperor to write for a new jade palace, this idiom now describes the early death of a talented writer or scholar.

to be moved to emulate a noble example; to influence and inspire others through greatness of character

to invite or engage a person of talent for a position, usually by presenting gifts as a sign of respect

to be called by God, especially in a religious or ministerial context; to receive a divine calling

(literary) to invite a person of high talent or reputation to serve in a government post through recommendation rather than standard exams

chosen and called; specifically used in a religious or spiritual context to describe being selected and summoned by a higher power

(literary) to be summoned by an emperor or authority for an audience to receive a formal appointment to office