告诉

• 拼音: gào su
• 汉字拆解: 告 (to announce) + 诉 (to tell) — conveying information

含义

To tell; to inform. Used when conveying information or a message to someone.

One of the most common verbs for sharing information. The structure is 告诉 + person + content. Cannot be used as a noun. For formal announcements, 通知 is preferred.

例句

1. 请告诉我你的名字。
2. 妈妈告诉我今天不上课。
3. 老师告诉我们明天考试。

用法指南

语境: everyday, school, work

语气: informative

正确说法

• 你能告诉我怎么去吗？(Can you tell me how to get there?)
• 他告诉我一个好消息。(He told me some good news.)

错误说法

• 请告诉这件事。(Missing the person — should be 请告诉我这件事, as 告诉 needs a recipient)

起源与历史

Compound of 告 (to announce, to report) and 诉 (to tell, to inform) — both characters involve communication, reinforcing the meaning of conveying information.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal