To report, announce, or make a formal declaration to a superior or deity.
To tell, inform, notify, sue, or accuse someone. An ox (牛) opens its mouth (口) to report to the farmer.
告
Common Usage & Traps
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单用告字使用常见词组组词（如双音节词）In spoken Chinese, single characters like 告 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.
What is the core visual insight behind 告 (gào)?
An ox (牛) horns touching a mouth (口) — reporting words with weight.
Understanding the internal components of 告 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.
Appears in Stories 2 stories
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
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前天有个朋友 告诉 我，要想了解老北京的文化，应该去老茶馆喝一次"大碗儿茶"。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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元真 告诉 胡之适说，他的鼻子里也长了一个差不多的东西。
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