告知 gàozhī to inform
How to remember 告知: 告 to tell + 知 know = to inform.
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How it is used
- To inform/notify - 告知对方结果 (gàozhī duìfāng jiéguǒ) inform the other party of the result.
- Formal, common in notices and official correspondence; drier than everyday 告诉 (gàosu, to tell).
Example sentences
- 我们应该把那件事情告知他们。 Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎ nàjiàn shìqíng gàozhī tāmen.We should inform them about that.