告白

gàobái

verb #18,313

Meanings

1 to confess (one's feelings)
2 to declare one's love
3 to announce publicly

Characters

to tell; to inform

white; clear; plain

Examples

他终于向她告白了。

Tā zhōngyú xiàng tā gàobái le.

He finally confessed his feelings to her.

告白被拒绝了，他很伤心。

Gàobái bèi jùjué le, tā hěn shāngxīn.

His confession was rejected, and he was heartbroken.

Tips

culture

In modern Chinese, 告白 is almost exclusively associated with romantic confessions, especially among young people. It is a key concept in Chinese dating culture and frequently appears in dramas and online discussions.

Stroke Order

告 gào

白 bái