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告诉 (gào su): to tell

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to tell
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 2

Full definitions

to tell
to inform
to let know
to tell
to inform
to let know

Chinese explanation

把某件事情说给别人听，让别人知道。后面常接人，再接说的内容，如“他告诉我明天开会”。也可以接一件事，如“告诉我你在哪里”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

(bound form) to say

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Example sentences

Please tell me your name.

He didn't tell me about this.

The teacher told us there will be an exam tomorrow.

Tell me after you arrive.

Please tell me how to get to the train station.

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