Definition
告诉 (gàosu) is the basic, everyday word for 'to tell' — you use it when sharing information by speaking, like 'tell me your phone number'. It is more casual than 通知 (tōngzhī, to notify), which is used for formal or official notifications. For HSK2, just think 'tell' as in conversation.
verb
to tellto inform
Easily confused
- 高速gāo sùsound-alikehigh-speed (adjective)
Examples
- 告诉。Qǐng gào su wǒ nǐ de diànhuà.Please tell me your phone number.
- 告诉。Tā gào su le wǒ yí jiàn shì.He told me something.
- 告诉。Bú yào gào su tā.Don't tell him.
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