告Tone 4

gào ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

告 · gào

to tell;

to inform;

to announce;

to report;

to sue;

to accuse;

to declare;

to make known

to tellto informto announce

Usage highlights

to tellto announceto reportto sueto informto warn

Synonyms

诉— to tell; to complain
报— to report; to announce
宣— to declare; to proclaim

Antonyms

瞒— to conceal; to hide
隐— to hide; to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

He told me the news (告诉我).
The company announced its results (公司告示).
She reported to the police (向警察告发).
The product has been recalled (产品被告召回).

Collocations

to tell(告诉)
to announce(宣告)
to report(报告)
to sue(控告)
to inform(告知)
to warn(警告)

Idioms

To inform on someone(告密)
To bring a lawsuit(告状)
To make a final statement(告终)
To ask for leave(告假)
To announce victory(告捷)
To inform the public(公告)

Cultural background

Originally depicted an ox with its horns, symbolizing announcement or declaration in ancient rituals.
Used in legal contexts for accusations and lawsuits since ancient times.
Common in modern contexts for notifications, warnings, and advertisements.

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