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告 (gào)

Meaning:

to tell, to inform, to announce; to accuse

HSK 2

Frequency: #939

Pinyin: gào

Strokes: 7

Radical: 口

How to Write 告 - 7 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "告" in Chinese

The Chinese character 告 (gào) means "to tell, to inform, to announce; to accuse". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 告 include: 布告, 传告, 公告.

📚 Words and Phrases with 告

Common words containing this character

布告 bu4 gao4

posting on a bulletin board

传告 chuan2 gao4

to pass on (a message); to relay (the information)

公告 gong1 gao4

劝告 quan4 gao4

原告 yuan2 gao4

告之 gao4 zhi1

to tell sb; to inform

告便 gao4 bian4

to ask to be excused

哀告 ai1 gao4

to beg piteously

报告 bao4 gao4

央告 yang1 gao

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: To speak 口 with the force of an ox 牛

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "告"?: The pinyin is gào
How many strokes does "告" have?: It has 7 strokes
What does "告" mean?: to tell, to inform, to announce; to accuse
What is the radical of "告"?: The radical is "口"