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告
gào
Description
"告"的意思是把事情说给别人听，或者向别人报告。
"告" means to tell something to others or to report to someone.
它常常和别的字一起用，比如"告诉"和"报告"。
It is often used together with other characters, such as in "告诉" and "报告".
Meanings
告gào
to tell; to inform
我告诉你一件事。
告gào
to accuse; to sue
他要告那个人。
告gào
to declare; to announce
比赛告一段落。
我告诉你一件事。gào
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Notes
- Etymology
告 combines 牛 (cow) and 口 (mouth), suggesting speaking or reporting out loud.
- Nuance
告 rarely stands alone; it usually appears in compounds like 告诉 or 报告.
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