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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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