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March 24, 2026
提醒tíxǐng(ti2xing3)
提醒 (tíxǐng) means 'to remind' or 'to call attention to something'. It is commonly used when someone needs to jog another person's memory about a task or important information, as well as to provide warnings. The nuance implies a gentle nudge rather than a forceful command.
Strokes28Frequency#1349DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, reminders are often seen as acts of care and responsibility, especially in family or teamwork contexts. Reminding someone about an obligation or task shows that you value their success and well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a teacher (提) holding up a reminder note (醒) to their students. The character 提 can represent 'to lift' or 'to raise', while 醒 suggests 'to awaken' or 'to alert'. Together, they evoke the image of lifting someone's awareness.
Meanings of 提醒
tíxǐng(ti2xing3)
1to remind
2to call attention to
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About 提醒
提醒Simplified
28Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1349Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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提醒 (tíxǐng) vs 警告 (jǐnggào): use 提醒 for gentle reminders, while 警告 is for serious warnings.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 提醒; it is generally informal and often used in everyday conversations. Common collocations include 提醒别人 (remind others) and 提醒注意 (call attention to). Avoid using it in overly formal settings where different phrases may be more appropriate.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 提醒 connects with other verbs of communication and interaction, such as 告诉 (gàosù - to tell) and 提供 (tígōng - to provide). Students should focus on using it in sentences that involve reminders or cautioning others.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 提醒 with 记得 (jìde - to remember), leading to phrases like '我提醒你记得' instead of the correct '我提醒你'. Remember, 提醒 requires an object to whom you are reminding something.
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提醒 (tíxǐng) means 'to remind' or 'to call attention to something'. It is commonly used when someone needs to jog another person's memory about a task or important information, as well as to provide warnings. The nuance implies a gentle nudge rather than a forceful command.
When to use 提醒
Be mindful of the context when using 提醒; it is generally informal and often used in everyday conversations. Common collocations include 提醒别人 (remind others) and 提醒注意 (call attention to). Avoid using it in overly formal settings where different phrases may be more appropriate.
提醒 or something close to it
提醒 (tíxǐng) vs 警告 (jǐnggào): use 提醒 for gentle reminders, while 警告 is for serious warnings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 提醒 with 记得 (jìde - to remember), leading to phrases like '我提醒你记得' instead of the correct '我提醒你'. Remember, 提醒 requires an object to whom you are reminding something.
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Grammar Patterns of 提醒
提醒 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
