English–Chinese
“inform” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingào zhī
Example
公司已经告知我今天不用来上班。gōng sī yǐ jīng gào zhī wǒ jīn tiān bú yòng lái shàng bān
The company has already informed me that I don't need to come to work today.
How to say “inform” in Chinese
“Inform” in Chinese is 告知 (gào zhī).
Important information crosses from the sender to the recipient as a clear notice that calls for awareness or action.
Example sentences with 告知
医院应当在手术前当面告知患者相关风险。yī yuàn yīng dāng zài shǒu shù qián dāng miàn gào zhī huàn zhě xiāng guān fēng xiǎn
The hospital should inform patients in person of the relevant risks before surgery.
Tips for using 告知
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds formal and deliberate, so casual exchanges often use simpler expressions for passing news to a friend.