Chinese
quàngào
Meaning: to advise; to counsel; advice
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

勸告
勸
告
劝告
劝
告

Example sentences

Even though his friends advised him repeatedly, he still wouldn't listen.
他不顧醫生的勸告,堅持要出院。
他不顾医生的劝告,坚持要出院。
He disregarded the doctor's advice and insisted on leaving the hospital.
他不聽勸告,結果失敗了,真是活該。
他不听劝告,结果失败了,真是活该。
He didn't listen to the advice and ended up failing; it serves him right.

Usage Notes

To advise or warn someone based on reason. Can be used as both a verb and a noun.

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