警示 (jǐng shì) — to warn, to alert
Definition
警示 is a formal, public-facing 'to warn / to alert' — used for official notices, signs, and reports rather than everyday reminders. Heavier and more institutional than 提醒; close to 警告 but emphasizes alerting to a lesson or risk rather than scolding.
verb
to warnto alert
Examples
- 警示。Zhèng fǔ tōng guò guǎng gào jǐng shì rén men zhù yì jiàn kāng.The government warns people to pay attention to health through advertisements.
- 警示。Yī shēng jǐng shì huàn zhě bú yào làn yòng yào wù.The doctor warns patients not to abuse medication.
- 警示。Zhè qǐ shì jiàn jǐng shì wǒ men jiāo tōng ān quán de zhòng yào xìng.This incident alerts us to the importance of traffic safety.
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