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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing to inform with 告知 (gàozhī)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 告知 + Person + Content

    Explanation

    The verb 告知 (gàozhī) means 'to inform' or 'to notify.' It is more formal than 告诉 (gàosu) and is commonly used in official communications, announcements, and written Chinese. For example, 告知人们 means 'to inform people.'

    Examples

    • 请告知所有员工下周的会议时间。

      Qǐng gàozhī suǒyǒu yuángōng xià zhōu de huìyì shíjiān.

      Please inform all employees of next week's meeting time.

    • 医生告知家属手术很成功。

      Yīshēng gàozhī jiāshǔ shǒushù hěn chénggōng.

      The doctor informed the family that the surgery was very successful.

    • 有关部门已告知居民注意用水安全。

      Yǒuguān bùmén yǐ gàozhī jūmín zhùyì yòngshuǐ ānquán.

      The relevant authorities have informed residents to pay attention to water safety.

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