叮嘱

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Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuance

The verb 叮嘱 (dīngzhǔ) means to repeatedly warn or remind someone about something important, often with a tone of care or concern. It is commonly used when giving instructions or advice that the speaker wants the listener to remember carefully.

Common Contexts

叮嘱 is frequently used in family settings (parents to children), workplace (leaders to employees), or educational contexts (teachers to students). It implies persistence and seriousness in the reminder.

Collocations and Patterns

Register and Tone

This word is polite and formal enough for spoken and written Chinese, often conveying care and responsibility. It is not casual or slang.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 叮嘱 with 嘱咐 (zhǔfù), which also means to instruct or advise but is less emphatic about repetition and urgency.

Example Sentences

Mom repeatedly warned me to definitely bring an umbrella when going out.

The teacher repeatedly warned the students not to cheat during the exam.

Before the business trip, the leader repeatedly reminded me to pay attention