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    Using 通知 (tōngzhī) to express "notifying"

    Actions & Events
    Connecting Ideas

    Structure

    Subject + 通知 + Recipient + Content

    Explanation

    通知 (tōngzhī) functions as both a verb meaning "to notify" or "to inform" and a noun meaning "notice" or "notification." As a verb, it indicates formally conveying information to someone. For example, 发布通知 means "to issue a notice."

    Examples

    • 老师通知我们明天不用上课。

      Lǎoshī tōngzhī wǒmen míngtiān bùyòng shàngkè.

      The teacher informed us that we don't have class tomorrow.

    • 公司已经通知所有员工下周一开会。

      Gōngsī yǐjīng tōngzhī suǒyǒu yuángōng xià zhōuyī kāihuì.

      The company has notified all employees of a meeting next Monday.

    • 请你通知他一声，活动时间改了。

      Qǐng nǐ tōngzhī tā yī shēng, huódòng shíjiān gǎi le.

      Please let him know that the event time has changed.

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