叮嘱

叮囑

dīngzhǔ

verb HSK 7 #32,405

Meanings

1 to urge repeatedly
2 to exhort
3 to warn earnestly

Characters

to urge; to sting

to enjoin; to instruct

Examples

妈妈叮嘱我路上要小心。

Māma dīngzhǔ wǒ lùshàng yào xiǎoxīn.

Mom urged me to be careful on the way.

医生叮嘱他按时吃药。

Yīshēng dīngzhǔ tā ànshí chī yào.

The doctor urged him to take his medicine on time.

Tips

usage

叮嘱 implies repeated, caring reminders from someone who cares about you (parents, doctors, teachers). Warmer than 嘱咐.

Stroke Order

叮 dīng

嘱 zhǔ