HSK 7–9 · verb

征

zhēng

to recruit; to levy; to collect; to ask for

学校正在征志愿者帮忙。

Xuéxiào zhèngzài zhēng zhìyuànzhě bāngmáng。

The school is recruiting volunteers to help.

龙是中国文化的象征。

Lóng shì Zhōngguó wénhuà de xiàngzhēng.

The dragon is a symbol of Chinese culture.

长尾巴是兔子的特征。

Cháng wěiba shì tùzi de tèzhēng.

A long tail is the rabbit's distinguishing feature.

红色在中国象征快乐。

Hóngsè zài Zhōngguó xiàngzhēng kuàilè.

In China red symbolizes happiness.