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劝告 (quàn gào) vs 劝说 (quàn shuō): use 劝告 when giving advice without the implication of persuasion; 劝说 emphasizes convincing someone to take a specific action.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 劝说, as the second syllable 说 should be pronounced with a high level tone. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but may feel more formal in serious discussions. Common collocations include '劝说别人' (persuade others) and '劝说自己' (convince oneself).
While 劝说 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other verbs related to communication and persuasion, such as 说 (to speak) and 建议 (to suggest). Students should focus on understanding the nuances of advising versus merely stating facts.
Learners often confuse 劝说 with 说 (to say) and use them interchangeably, as in '我说他去旅行' instead of '我劝说他去旅行'. Remember, 劝说 implies urging someone to take action, not just stating information.
Pronunciation of 劝说
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How to say to persuade in Chinese
“to persuade” in Chinese is劝说
劝说 (quàn shuō) means to persuade or advise someone to do something. It is commonly used in contexts where convincing someone is necessary, such as in discussions or negotiations. The term conveys a sense of urging someone towards a particular decision or action.
When to use 劝说
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 劝说, as the second syllable 说 should be pronounced with a high level tone. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but may feel more formal in serious discussions. Common collocations include '劝说别人' (persuade others) and '劝说自己' (convince oneself).
劝说 or something close to it
劝告 (quàn gào) vs 劝说 (quàn shuō): use 劝告 when giving advice without the implication of persuasion; 劝说 emphasizes convincing someone to take a specific action.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 劝说 with 说 (to say) and use them interchangeably, as in '我说他去旅行' instead of '我劝说他去旅行'. Remember, 劝说 implies urging someone to take action, not just stating information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 劝说
You can say '我劝说他去旅行' (I persuade him to travel).
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