ging2 gou3警告
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Yalegíng gou
Definition
A warning or alert; a message that cautions someone about a potential danger.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or administrative contexts, such as official notices or disciplinary actions. While it can be used in daily life, it often carries a serious or stern tone that implies a consequence if the warning is ignored. It is distinct from the more casual 提醒, which is used for friendly reminders or helpful tips.
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He received a warning telling him not to be late again.
The observatory has issued a red rainstorm warning.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it when they mean a friendly heads-up or advice, which can make the speaker sound unnecessarily aggressive or authoritative. Use 提醒 for helpful suggestions and reserve 警告 for formal warnings or threats of punishment.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
