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警告 (jǐnggào) — use 告诫 when the emphasis is on advising or admonishing gently, while 警告 is more about issuing a stern warning.
Be careful not to confuse 告诫 with similar words like 警告 (jǐng gào), which is more about 'alerting' rather than 'admonishing.' This word is typically used in a formal context, such as in advice from a parent to a child or a teacher to a student. Watch out for tonal errors, as the wrong tone can change the meaning.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 告诫 connects well with other words related to advice and caution, such as 提醒 (tí xǐng, to remind) and 劝告 (quàn gào, to advise). Focus on using it in sentences that involve giving or receiving guidance.
Learners often confuse 告诫 with 告诉 (gào sù, to tell), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我告诫他这个' (I tell him this) should be corrected to '我告诫他这个' (I warn him about this).
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How to say to warn in Chinese
“to warn” in Chinese is告诫
告诫 means 'to warn' or 'to admonish' someone about a potential danger or mistake. It is commonly used in contexts where one person is giving advice or a cautionary note to another, often out of concern for their well-being or to prevent errors.
When to use 告诫
Be careful not to confuse 告诫 with similar words like 警告 (jǐng gào), which is more about 'alerting' rather than 'admonishing.' This word is typically used in a formal context, such as in advice from a parent to a child or a teacher to a student. Watch out for tonal errors, as the wrong tone can change the meaning.
告诫 or something close to it
警告 (jǐnggào) — use 告诫 when the emphasis is on advising or admonishing gently, while 警告 is more about issuing a stern warning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 告诫 with 告诉 (gào sù, to tell), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我告诫他这个' (I tell him this) should be corrected to '我告诫他这个' (I warn him about this).
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Grammar Patterns of 告诫
告诫 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 2 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.
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他们反复____她，让她不要告诉任何人。
They drummed it into her that she was not to tell anyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 告诫
While it is often used in formal contexts, it can also be applied in everyday conversations when giving advice.
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