徵 (zing1 zi2 | zheng1 zhi3 ) : conscript; requisition

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徵

zing1 zi2

zheng1 zhi3

(1)
[粵] zing1 [國] zheng1
[1] conscript; recruit; call up; draft
[2] requisition; solicit; collect; impose
[3] sign; portent; evidence; proof

(2)
[粵] zi2 [國] zhi3
ancient Chinese musical note

There is no simplified form for (2)

Default PoS:

Additional PoS:

Stroke count: 15

Level: 3

Radical: 彳 (#60)

This character is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

徵 / 征

Don't confuse with:
微

This word has been viewed 8419 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 18th Mar 2007 21:22 and last edited on 31st Jul 2009 14:37

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徵信社 zing1 seon3 se5 zheng1 xin4 she4 = (Taiwan) private investigator; credit bureau

徵詢 zing1 seon1 zheng1 xun2 = seek opinion; consult

徵收 zing1 sau1 zheng1 shou1 = to levy or impose (a charge, a toll, a tax, a fine etc.)

徵求 zing1 kau4 zheng1 qiu2 = to seek; to solicit; to ask for

象徵 zoeng6 zing1 xiang4 zheng1 = [n]symbol, emblem, insignia, logo; [v] symbolize, signify

特徵 dak6 zing1 te4 zheng1 = characteristics; features; trait

徵兆 zing1 siu6 zheng1 zhao4 = warning sign of impending happening; prognosticators; omen

徵召 zing1 ziu6 zheng1 zhao4 = enlist; draft; conscript; appoint to an official position

特徵聯合 dak6 zing1 lyun4 hap6 te4 zheng1 lian2 he2 = characteristic binding

應徵 jing3 zing1 ying4 zheng1 = apply (for a job); respond to an employment notice
See all 20 compounds (CantoDict reports 23 compounds in total, but some may be Common Formations)

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