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Expressing 'warning' with 警告 (jǐnggào)
Structure
发出 / 发布 + 警告
Explanation
警告 (jǐnggào) means "warning" or "to warn" and is used to alert someone about potential danger or consequences. It functions as both a noun and a verb. For example, 发出警告 means "to issue a warning" and 警告级别 means "warning level."
Examples
气象部门发出了暴雨红色警告。
qìxiàng bùmén fāchū le bàoyǔ hóngsè jǐnggào.
The meteorological department issued a red rainstorm warning.
医生警告他不要再熬夜了。
yīshēng jǐnggào tā bùyào zài áoyè le.
The doctor warned him to stop staying up late.
老师警告学生们考试不许作弊。
lǎoshī jǐnggào xuéshēngmen kǎoshì bùxǔ zuòbì.
The teacher warned the students that cheating on exams is not allowed.
气象部门发出了暴雨红色警告。
qìxiàng bùmén fāchū le bàoyǔ hóngsè jǐnggào.
The meteorological department issued a red rainstorm warning.
医生警告他不要再熬夜了。
yīshēng jǐnggào tā bùyào zài áoyè le.
The doctor warned him not to stay up late anymore.
老师警告学生们考试不许作弊。
lǎoshī jǐnggào xuéshēngmen kǎoshì bùxǔ zuòbì.
The teacher warned the students that cheating on exams is not allowed.