告
Character Breakdown
Components: 牛 + 口
An ox mouth announces — to tell
Details
| Pinyin | gào |
| Meanings | to tell, to inform |
| Stroke Count | 7 |
| Radical | 口 (#30 — mouth) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 2, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #82 most common |
Words Containing 告
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 告诉 | gàosu | to tell | HSK 2 |
| 广告 | guǎnggào | Advertisement | HSK 4 |
| 报告 | bàogào | Presentation | HSK 5 |
| 告别 | gàobié | farewell | HSK 5 |
| 转告 | zhuǎngào | Tell, transmit | HSK 5 |
| 被告 | bèigào | defendant, accused | HSK 6 |
| 不可告人 | bùkěgàorén | shameful, disgraceful | HSK 6 |
| 布告 | bùgào | notice, announcement | HSK 6 |
| 告 | gào | to tell, to inform | HSK 6 |
| 告辞 | gàocí | to say goodbye | HSK 6 |
| 告诫 | gàojiè | to warn, to admonish | HSK 6 |
| 告状 | gàozhuàng | to lodge a complaint | HSK 6 |
| 公告 | gōnggào | announcement, proclamation | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 告 mean in Chinese?
告 (gào) means "to tell, to inform" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 告 have?
The Chinese character 告 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
What is the radical of 告?
The radical of 告 is 口 (mouth, Kangxi radical #30).