嘱咐

囑咐

zhǔfù

verb HSK 7-9 #19,714

Meanings

1 to exhort
2 to urge
3 to tell someone to do something (with care)

Characters

to enjoin; to instruct

to tell; to instruct

Examples

HSK 2

妈妈嘱咐我路上小心。

Māma zhǔfù wǒ lùshang xiǎoxīn.

Mom told me to be careful on the road.

HSK 4

医生嘱咐他按时吃药。

Yīshēng zhǔfù tā ànshí chīyào.

The doctor urged him to take his medicine on time.

Tips

usage

嘱咐 implies caring concern - it's used when someone who cares about you gives you instructions or reminders, like a parent or doctor.

Stroke Order

嘱 zhǔ

咐 fù