告知

gàozhī
verb HSK 7-9 #4,578

Meanings

  1. 1 to inform
  2. 2 to notify
  3. 3 to advise

Examples

Qǐng tíqián gàozhī wǒmen nín de dàodá shíjiān.
Please inform us of your arrival time in advance.
Gōngsī yǐjīng gàozhī yuángōng xiāngguān de biàndòng.
The company has already notified employees of the relevant changes.

Tips

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告知 is formal and often used in business, legal, and official contexts. In daily conversation, 告诉 is the natural choice. 告知 implies a more official or duty-bound communication.

Stroke Order

gào
zhī