The word '告诉' is the standard way to express 'to tell' someone information in Chinese.
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- Used to convey information to someone.
- Commonly used in daily communication.
- Requires an object representing the listener.
Overview
- 1概览：告诉（gàosu）是汉语中最基础的交流动词之一。它的核心含义是‘告知’或‘传达信息’，涉及说话者（信息发送者）和听话者（信息接收者）。2) 用法模式：最常见的结构是‘主语 + 告诉 + 间接宾语（人） + 直接宾语（内容）’，例如：我告诉他这件事。也可以使用‘把’字句或在宾语后接从句。3) 常见语境：它广泛应用于各种场景，如向朋友分享近况、向老师汇报情况或在职场中传达指令。虽然它是中性词，但在不同语调下可以表达从轻松的闲聊到严肃的通知等不同情感。4) 近义词辨析：与‘说’（shuō）相比，‘告诉’更强调信息的传递过程和结果；与‘通知’（tōngzhī）相比，‘告诉’更具口语化和个人化色彩，而‘通知’通常带有正式的官方性质。
Beispiele
请告诉我你的名字。
everydayPlease tell me your name.
经理已经告诉大家开会的时间了。
formalThe manager has informed everyone about the meeting time.
别告诉任何人！
informalDon't tell anyone!
研究结果告诉我们，数据是准确的。
academicThe research results tell us that the data is accurate.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
你告诉我
You tell me
没告诉
Didn't tell
一定要告诉
Must tell
Wird oft verwechselt mit
说 focuses on the act of speaking or language ability, whereas 告诉 focuses on the transmission of specific information.
通知 is more formal and often used for announcements or official notifications, while 告诉 is for general daily communication.
Grammatikmuster
How to Use It
Nutzungshinweise
The word 告诉 is neutral and suitable for almost any informal or semi-formal situation. It requires both a subject and an object (the listener). Avoid using it when you simply mean 'to talk' or 'to chat'.
Häufige Fehler
A common mistake is omitting the listener, e.g., saying '他告诉' (He tells) which is incomplete. Another error is using it to mean 'speak a language', like '我告诉中文' which is incorrect; '我会说中文' is the correct way.
Tips
Always include the listener
Remember that 告诉 requires a person as the recipient. You must say 'tell [someone] something'.
Don't confuse with 'speak'
Do not use 告诉 when you mean 'to speak a language'. Use 说 for speaking languages.
Politeness in telling
In Chinese culture, when telling someone bad news, it is common to preface it with polite markers to soften the blow.
Wortherkunft
The character 告 originated from a picture of a branch hanging on a tree to represent a public announcement. Combined with 诉 (to tell), it emphasizes the act of conveying information to others.
Kultureller Kontext
In Chinese culture, 'telling' is often associated with honesty and trust. Telling someone a secret is considered a sign of deep friendship.
Merkhilfe
Think of 告诉 as 'go-su' (a phonetic hint). Imagine you are 'going' to 'tell' a 'su' (secret) to your friend.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 Fragen“说”侧重于说话的动作本身，不一定有特定的听众；而“告诉”侧重于将信息传递给某个人，通常必须有明确的对象。
不可以。在中文语法中，“告诉”通常需要接听话人（间接宾语），如果只说“他告诉”，句子是不完整的。
可以使用“告诉 + 人 + 去做 + 某事”的结构，或者“告诉 + 人 + 应该 + 做某事”。
可以，但在非常正式的公文或公告中，通常使用“通知”或“告知”来替代，显得更专业。
Teste dich selbst
请___我，你明天几点来？
因为后面有明确的听话人‘我’，所以使用‘告诉’。
哪一个句子是正确的？
‘告诉’需要宾语，‘告诉我’是完整的结构。
妈妈 / 告诉 / 我 / 秘密 / 把
这是把字句的正确语序。
Ergebnis: /3
Summary
The word '告诉' is the standard way to express 'to tell' someone information in Chinese.
- Used to convey information to someone.
- Commonly used in daily communication.
- Requires an object representing the listener.
Always include the listener
Remember that 告诉 requires a person as the recipient. You must say 'tell [someone] something'.
Don't confuse with 'speak'
Do not use 告诉 when you mean 'to speak a language'. Use 说 for speaking languages.
Politeness in telling
In Chinese culture, when telling someone bad news, it is common to preface it with polite markers to soften the blow.
Beispiele
4 von 4请告诉我你的名字。
Please tell me your name.
经理已经告诉大家开会的时间了。
The manager has informed everyone about the meeting time.
别告诉任何人！
Don't tell anyone!
研究结果告诉我们，数据是准确的。
The research results tell us that the data is accurate.
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