HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
告 — to tell
- Reading
- gào
- Meaning
- to tell; to inform; to announce
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
告 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is gào and it means to tell; to inform; to announce. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
告 appears in everyday chinese words such as 告 (tell, inform, accuse), 告诉 (tell, inform) and 广告 (advertisement, commercial).
Chinese words containing 告
Frequently asked questions
What does 告 mean in Chinese?
告 means to tell; to inform; to announce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 告 read?
告 is read gào. Reading it inside real words — 告 and 告诉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 告 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 告 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 告 in a word?
A common word containing 告 is 告 (gào) — "tell, inform, accuse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 告 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 告 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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