Definition
劝诫 is a formal verb meaning 'to exhort' or 'to admonish' — it's stronger than just 劝 (to persuade) and carries a sense of warning or urging someone to correct their behavior. You'll encounter it in written Chinese, news, and formal speeches, not casual conversation. The object is typically a person or group, and the content of the advice is often about avoiding a mistake or following a principle.
v
to exhortto admonish (formally warn or urge someone to change behavior)
Examples
- 劝诫。Lǎoshī duōcì quàn jiè xuéshēng bú yào chénmí yóuxì.The teacher repeatedly admonished students not to become addicted to games.
- 劝诫。Tā quàn jiè péngyou yào zūnshǒu fǎlǜ.He exhorted his friend to obey the law.
- 劝诫。Zhè piān shèlùn quàn jiè zhèngfǔ zhòngshì huánbǎo wèntí.This editorial admonishes the government to pay attention to environmental issues.
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