劝诫 (quàn jiè) — to exhort, to admonish (formally warn or urge someone to change behavior)
Definition
A formal written verb for earnestly advising or warning someone to change their behavior. Common in editorials, speeches, and public statements — more weighty than everyday 劝. Can take a person or group as the object.
verb
to exhortto admonish (formally warn or urge someone to change behavior)
Examples
- 劝诫。Lǎo shī duō cì quàn jiè xué shēng bú yào chén mí yóu xì.The teacher repeatedly admonished students not to become addicted to games.
- 劝诫。Tā quàn jiè péng you yào zūn shǒu fǎ lǜ.He exhorted his friend to obey the law.
- 劝诫。Zhè piān shè lùn quàn jiè zhèng fǔ zhòng shì huán bǎo wèn tí.This editorial admonishes the government to pay attention to environmental issues.
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