叮嘱

叮囑
dīngzhǔ
verb HSK 7-9 #32,405

Meanings

  1. 1 to urge repeatedly
  2. 2 to exhort
  3. 3 to warn earnestly

Examples

Māma dīngzhǔ wǒ lùshàng yào xiǎoxīn.
Mom urged me to be careful on the way.
Yīshēng dīngzhǔ tā ànshí chīyào.
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

dīng
zhǔ