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“warning” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐng gào

Example

他收到了公司的警告。tā shōu dào le gōng sī de jǐng gào

He received a warning from the company.

Illustration for 警告 (warning)

How to say “warning” in Chinese

“Warning” in Chinese is 警告 (jǐng gào).

A clear signal of possible danger or rule-breaking that calls for safer or corrected behavior.

Full entry for 警告: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 警告

公司对他发出了正式的警告。gōng sī duì tā fā chū le zhèng shì de jǐng gào

The company issued him a formal warning.

Tips for using 警告

  • In everyday Chinese, the same form can function as both a noun for the notice and a verb for issuing it, so its role depends on its place in the sentence.

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