Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a warning with 警告 (jǐnggào)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    警告 + 说 + Clause

    Explanation

    警告 (jǐnggào) means "warning" or "to warn" and can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a formal caution or admonition. When followed by 说, it introduces reported speech, meaning "warned that…"

    Examples

    • 老师给了他一个严厉的警告。

      Lǎoshī gěi le tā yīgè yánlì de jǐnggào.

      The teacher gave him a stern warning.

    • 政府发出警告说台风要来了。

      Zhèngfǔ fāchū jǐnggào shuō táifēng yào lái le.

      The government issued a warning that a typhoon is coming.

    • 她警告我不要一个人走夜路。

      Tā jǐnggào wǒ bùyào yīgè rén zǒu yèlù.

      She warned me not to walk alone at night.

    Referring to a warning with 警告 (jǐnggào) | Chinese Grammar