禀告

稟告

bǐnggào

verb #36,656

Meanings

1 to report (to a superior)
2 to inform respectfully

Characters

to report (to superior)

Examples

属下有事禀告大人。

Shǔxià yǒu shì bǐnggào dàrén.

I have something to report, my lord.

他立刻禀告了上司。

Tā lìkè bǐnggào le shàngsi.

He immediately reported it to his superior.

Tips

register

Formal and slightly archaic — common in historical dramas and period fiction where a subordinate addresses an emperor, official, or master. In modern usage, 报告 (bàogào) is the neutral equivalent.

Stroke Order

禀 bǐng

告 gào