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告诉
gàosu
Description
"告诉"的意思是把事情说给别人听，让他知道。
The meaning of "告诉" is to tell something to someone so that they know.
这个词很常用，后面常常有一个人，比如"告诉我"、"告诉他"。
This word is very common and is often followed by a person, such as "告诉我" or "告诉他".
Meanings
告诉gàosu
to tell; to let someone know
请告诉我你的名字。
Please tell me your name.
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Notes
- Etymology
告 (to inform) + 诉 (to tell); both characters mean to communicate.
- Nuance
usually takes a personal object (告诉我); 说 does not require one.
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