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Expressing 'to remind' with 提醒 (tíxǐng)
Actions & Events
Suggestion & Advice
Structure
提醒 + Person + Clause
Explanation
提醒 (tíxǐng) means "to remind" or "to warn" someone about something. It takes an object (usually a person) and is often followed by a clause describing what is being reminded. The structure 提醒着 uses the aspect particle 着 to indicate an ongoing state of warning or reminding.
Examples
谢谢你提醒我，我差点忘了开会的事。
Xièxie nǐ tíxǐng wǒ, wǒ chàdiǎn wàng le kāihuì de shì.
Thank you for reminding me; I almost forgot about the meeting.
妈妈总是提醒我出门要带钥匙。
Māma zǒngshì tíxǐng wǒ chūmén yào dài yàoshi.
Mom always reminds me to bring my keys when I go out.
这个标志提醒着人们注意安全。
Zhège biāozhì tíxǐng zhe rénmen zhùyì ānquán.
This sign reminds people to pay attention to safety.