Chinese
gàojiè
Meaning: to warn; to admonish
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

老師告誡我們不要去危險的地方。
老师告诫我们不要去危险的地方。
The teacher warned us not to go to dangerous places.
《女誡》是東漢才女班昭所著,用以告誡婦女的書。
'Admonitions for Women' was written by the talented Ban Zhao of the Eastern Han Dynasty to admonish women.

Usage Notes

Implies a serious warning or advice from a superior/elder.

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