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    Referring to a notification with 通知 (tōngzhī)

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    Structure

    Subject + 通知 + Object

    Explanation

    通知 (tōngzhī) means "notification" or "notice" when used as a noun, and "to notify" when used as a verb. It refers to an official message or announcement informing someone of something.

    Examples

    • 学校发了一个通知，明天下午放假。

      Xuéxiào fā le yī gè tōngzhī, míngtiān xiàwǔ fàngjià.

      The school sent out a notice that there will be a half day off tomorrow afternoon.

    • 你收到那条会议通知了吗？

      Nǐ shōudào nà tiáo huìyì tōngzhī le ma?

      Did you receive that meeting notice?

    • 通知上写着下周一要进行消防演练。

      Tōngzhī shàng xiě zhe xià zhōuyī yào jìnxíng xiāofáng yǎnliàn.

      The notice says there will be a fire drill next Monday.

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