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The character "召" is structurally composed of the components "刀" and "口", where the mouth represents speech and the knife conveys a sense of incisiveness or authority, together forming the concept of issuing a summons or command. Etymologically, this combination suggests an original meaning centered on vocal calling, with the knife element potentially emphasizing the decisive nature of such an act. Over time, its core sense of summoning has remained central, yet its application has broadened to encompass ideas like convening assemblies or invoking presences, reflecting adaptive usage within the language. The arrangement of "刀" above "口" has been preserved in its written form, and the character also functions as a phonetic base in various compound characters, contributing to their pronunciation while retaining its associative link to calling.
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妈妈召唤孩子回家。
学校召开家长会。
班长召集同学们开会。
总统召见外国大使。
政府号召市民节约用水。
军队征召年轻士兵。
在紧急情况下，政府召回了所有休假官员。
国际组织号召全球合作应对气候变化。