Advise someone sincerely to help them make better decisions or avoid mistakes.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To provide sincere advice for someone's benefit.
- Used when suggesting a change in behavior or choice.
- Commonly used by those in a guiding or caring position.
Overview
- 1概述：劝告是一个动词，核心在于“劝”字，即通过言语来规劝、引导。它不仅仅是简单的建议（suggestion），还包含着希望对方改正错误或做出更优选择的期望。2) 使用模式：“劝告”的结构通常为“劝告+某人+做某事”或者“向某人提出劝告”。它既可以作为动词使用，也可以作为名词（如：听从劝告）。3) 常见语境：在家庭中，父母对孩子学习习惯的引导；在职场中，资深员工对新人的职业建议；在医疗保健中，医生对患者的生活方式建议。4) 同义词辨析：与“建议”相比，“劝告”语气更重，通常涉及对方的行为可能产生负面后果，因此带有明显的纠偏色彩；与“警告”相比，“劝告”更加温和，不带有威胁性，更侧重于善意的提醒。
Examples
我劝告他不要在深夜开车。
everydayI advised him not to drive late at night.
感谢您的劝告，我会认真考虑的。
formalThank you for your advice, I will consider it seriously.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
良药苦口利于病，忠言逆耳利于行
Good medicine tastes bitter, but is good for the illness; honest advice is unpleasant to the ear, but is good for conduct.
Often Confused With
‘建议’ is a neutral term for suggestions or ideas. ‘劝告’ is stronger and implies corrective guidance.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '劝告' when the situation involves potential mistakes or health issues. It is more formal than '建议' but less authoritative than '命令'. It is suitable for both spoken and written Chinese.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '劝告' for casual suggestions like 'What should we eat?'. Using it there would sound overly dramatic. Remember that it implies the person is currently doing something 'wrong' or 'risky'.
Tips
Use for sincere, caring guidance
Use this word when you genuinely care about the outcome of someone's actions. It implies that you want them to avoid a negative result.
Avoid sounding too bossy
Because '劝告' can imply the other person is wrong, use it gently. Otherwise, it might sound like you are criticizing them.
High-context communication
In Chinese culture, giving advice is seen as a sign of closeness. '劝告' is often used by elders to show they care about the younger generation's future.
Word Origin
The character '劝' combines '力' (strength) and '又' (again), suggesting an effort to influence someone. '告' means to tell or inform.
Cultural Context
In Chinese society, elders or mentors often use '劝告' to demonstrate their responsibility towards younger people. It is a way of showing 'care' (关心) rather than just giving information.
Memory Tip
Think of '劝' (persuade) + '告' (tell). You are telling someone to change their path for their own good.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“建议”通常是中性的，可以针对任何事情提出方案；“劝告”则带有明显的规劝意味，通常是针对对方可能出现的错误或不当行为，语气更具指导性。
它既可以用在正式场合，如医生劝告病人戒烟，也可以用在非正式场合，如朋友之间劝告对方不要熬夜。
可以。作为名词时，它表示“所给出的建议”，例如“他的劝告非常中肯”。
Test Yourself
医生___他多运动，少吃油腻食物。
医生对患者的建议通常使用‘劝告’，表示善意的提醒。
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Summary
Advise someone sincerely to help them make better decisions or avoid mistakes.
- To provide sincere advice for someone's benefit.
- Used when suggesting a change in behavior or choice.
- Commonly used by those in a guiding or caring position.
Use for sincere, caring guidance
Use this word when you genuinely care about the outcome of someone's actions. It implies that you want them to avoid a negative result.
Avoid sounding too bossy
Because '劝告' can imply the other person is wrong, use it gently. Otherwise, it might sound like you are criticizing them.
High-context communication
In Chinese culture, giving advice is seen as a sign of closeness. '劝告' is often used by elders to show they care about the younger generation's future.
Examples
2 of 2我劝告他不要在深夜开车。
I advised him not to drive late at night.
感谢您的劝告，我会认真考虑的。
Thank you for your advice, I will consider it seriously.
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