誡 (jiè) - To warn, admonish, or exhort & to give a warning or cautionary advice.

誡Tone 4

jiè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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誡 · jiè

To warn, admonish, or exhort;

to give a warning or cautionary advice.

To warn, admonish, or exhortto give a warning or cautionary advice.

Usage highlights

To warnTo admonishA warningCommandmentAdmonitionTo exhort

Synonyms

  • 警— to alert, warn
  • 劝— to advise, urge
  • 训— to instruct, admonish

Antonyms

  • 纵— to indulge, let loose
  • 怂— to instigate, incite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher admonished the students (老师告诫学生).
  • He gave me a stern warning (他给我一个严厉的诫告).
  • Parents often exhort their children (父母常常劝诫孩子).
  • The commandment is a divine warning (诫命是一种神圣的告诫).

Collocations

  • To warn(告诫)
  • To admonish(劝诫)
  • A warning(诫告)
  • Commandment(诫命)
  • Admonition(规诫)
  • To exhort(训诫)

Idioms

  • A warning to the world(诫世)
  • Admonishing the emperor(诫帝)
  • Warnings from the past(前车之鉴，后车之诫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in moral and ethical contexts, such as parental guidance or religious commandments.
  • Appears in classical texts and religious scriptures, emphasizing the importance of heeding advice and warnings.
  • The character reflects the value placed on learning from others' experiences and avoiding past mistakes.

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