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    Using 告 (gào) to express "to report" or "to inform"

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    Structure

    告

    Explanation

    The character 告 (gào) means "to tell," "to report," or "to inform." It frequently appears in compound words such as 报告 (report), 告诉 (to tell), and 公告 (announcement). Understanding 告 helps learners recognize and form many related vocabulary items.

    Examples

    • 有什么问题请告知前台。

      Yǒu shénme wèntí qǐng gàozhī qiántái.

      If you have any questions, please inform the front desk.

    • 他把这个消息告诉了所有人。

      Tā bǎ zhège xiāoxi gàosù le suǒyǒu rén.

      He told everyone the news.

    • 公司发了一份公告通知大家。

      Gōngsī fā le yī fèn gōnggào tōngzhī dàjiā.

      The company issued an announcement to notify everyone.

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