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-====== quàngào: 劝告 - To Advise, To Urge, To Exhort ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
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-  * **Summary:** Learn the Chinese word **劝告 (quàngào)**, which means "to advise" or "to urge." More than a simple suggestion, **劝告** implies a strong, earnest piece of advice given out of deep concern, often from a position of authority or experience (like a doctor, parent, or teacher). This guide breaks down its characters, cultural context, practical use, and key differences from the more casual word [[建议]] (jiànyì). +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** quàngào +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb, Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To earnestly advise or urge someone to do or not do something, usually for their own good. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** Think of **劝告 (quàngào)** as advice with weight. It’s not a casual, "Hey, you should try this." Instead, it's a serious appeal that implies, "I strongly believe this is the right path for you, and I'm telling you this because I care." It carries a sense of responsibility and is often used by people in a position to give guidance, like parents, elders, teachers, doctors, or very close friends. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **劝 (quàn):** This character is about persuasion and urging. It's composed of **又 (yòu)**, meaning "again," and **力 (lì)**, meaning "strength" or "effort." So, **劝** vividly pictures the act of repeatedly applying effort to convince someone. +
-  * **告 (gào):** This character simply means "to tell," "to inform," or "to announce." +
-  * Together, **劝告 (quàngào)** literally means "to effortfully tell" or "to urge and inform." This combination perfectly captures the word's meaning of giving strong, persuasive advice intended to guide someone's actions. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * In Chinese culture, giving **劝告 (quàngào)** is often seen as an act of care and social responsibility, not an intrusion. It reflects a collectivist mindset where individuals are interconnected and have a duty to look out for one another's well-being, especially within established relationships (family, teacher-student, doctor-patient). +
-  * **Comparison to Western "Unsolicited Advice":** In many Western cultures, giving unsolicited advice can be perceived as meddling or presumptuous. However, receiving **劝告 (quàngào)** from an elder, a parent, or a teacher in China is often expected and respected. It's understood that the advice comes from a place of wisdom and concern for one's welfare and future. Rejecting such advice can sometimes be seen as disrespectful or immature. It's less about individual autonomy ("It's my life") and more about heeding the wisdom of those with more life experience. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **Formal & Authoritative Contexts:** This is the most common use. A doctor will **劝告** a patient to quit smoking. A teacher will **劝告** a student to study harder. A boss might **劝告** an employee to be more careful. +
-  * **Serious Interpersonal Contexts:** Among equals, **劝告** is reserved for serious situations. You would **劝告** a friend to leave a toxic relationship or to stop a harmful habit. Using it for trivial matters would sound overly dramatic. +
-  * **As a Noun:** **劝告** can also mean "advice" (the noun). For example, "他不听我的劝告" (Tā bù tīng wǒ de quàngào) - "He doesn't listen to my advice." +
-  * **Connotation:** The connotation is generally positive and caring, but it can feel pressuring or condescending if the relationship doesn't warrant such strong advice. It always carries a serious tone. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:**  +
-    * 医生**劝告**他要戒烟。 +
-    * Pinyin: Yīshēng **quàngào** tā yào jièyān. +
-    * English: The doctor advised him to quit smoking. +
-    * Analysis: A classic example of **劝告** used in an authoritative context (doctor to patient). The advice is serious and directly related to the patient's health. +
-  * **Example 2:**  +
-    * 我再三**劝告**你，不要和他来往。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ zàisān **quàngào** nǐ, bùyào hé tā láiwǎng. +
-    * English: I've urged you again and again, don't associate with him. +
-    * Analysis: Here, a speaker (likely a close friend or family member) is giving very strong, repeated advice out of deep concern. The phrase "再三" (zàisān - again and again) emphasizes the urgency. +
-  * **Example 3:**  +
-    * 父母的**劝告**，我们应该认真听。 +
-    * Pinyin: Fùmǔ de **quàngào**, wǒmen yīnggāi rènzhēn tīng. +
-    * English: We should listen carefully to our parents' advice. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **劝告** is used as a noun. This sentence reflects the cultural value of respecting advice from one's parents. +
-  * **Example 4:**  +
-    * 尽管朋友们都**劝告**她，她还是一意孤行。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jǐnguǎn péngyǒumen dōu **quàngào** tā, tā háishì yīyìgūxíng. +
-    * English: Although all her friends advised her, she still insisted on doing things her own way. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the outcome when **劝告** is ignored. The term "一意孤行" (yīyìgūxíng - to obstinately do one's own thing) contrasts sharply with the well-intentioned advice. +
-  * **Example 5:**  +
-    * 老师**劝告**学生们要珍惜时间，努力学习。 +
-    * Pinyin: Lǎoshī **quàngào** xuéshēngmen yào zhēnxī shíjiān, nǔlì xuéxí. +
-    * English: The teacher exhorted the students to cherish their time and study hard. +
-    * Analysis: Another example of an authority figure (teacher) giving earnest advice to a group (students). "Exhort" is a good English translation here. +
-  * **Example 6:**  +
-    * 我给你的这点**劝告**是为你好。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ gěi nǐ de zhè diǎn **quàngào** shì wèi nǐ hǎo. +
-    * English: This piece of advice I'm giving you is for your own good. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence explicitly states the underlying motivation behind **劝告**—that it is meant to benefit the listener. +
-  * **Example 7:**  +
-    * 他不听任何人的**劝告**，最后失败了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā bù tīng rènhé rén de **quàngào**, zuìhòu shībài le. +
-    * English: He didn't listen to anyone's advice and finally failed. +
-    * Analysis: A common narrative structure where ignoring **劝告** leads to negative consequences, reinforcing its importance. +
-  * **Example 8:**  +
-    * 我**劝告**你三思而后行。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ **quàngào** nǐ sānsī'érhòuxíng. +
-    * English: I urge you to think thrice before you act. +
-    * Analysis: This combines **劝告** with a chengyu (four-character idiom), "三思而后行" (sānsī'érhòuxíng), to create a very formal and serious piece of advice. +
-  * **Example 9:**  +
-    * 谢谢你的**劝告**，我会好好考虑的。 +
-    * Pinyin: Xièxiè nǐ de **quàngào**, wǒ huì hǎohǎo kǎolǜ de. +
-    * English: Thank you for your advice, I will consider it carefully. +
-    * Analysis: A polite way to receive **劝告**, showing that you acknowledge the gravity and good intentions behind the advice, even if you don't commit to following it. +
-  * **Example 10:**  +
-    * 这与其说是命令，不如说是一个友好的**劝告**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè yǔqí shuō shì mìnglìng, bùrú shuō shì yīgè yǒuhǎo de **quàngào**. +
-    * English: This is not so much a command as it is a friendly piece of advice. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence contrasts **劝告** with "命令" (mìnglìng - command) to soften its tone, framing it as "friendly" yet still maintaining its seriousness. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **`劝告 (quàngào)` vs. `建议 (jiànyì)` - The Most Common Mistake:** +
-    * English speakers often use "advise" or "suggest" interchangeably, but in Chinese, **劝告** and **建议** are very different. +
-    * **劝告 (quàngào):** Strong, serious, persuasive. Used when you're trying to stop someone from making a mistake. It implies a correct path. **Tone:** "You should do this for your own good." +
-    * **建议 (jiànyì):** Neutral, a suggestion or proposal. Used for offering options or ideas. There is no strong obligation to follow it. **Tone:** "How about we do this?" +
-  * **Incorrect Usage Example:** +
-    * **Wrong:** 我劝告你今天下午去看电影。(Wǒ quàngào nǐ jīntiān xiàwǔ qù kàn diànyǐng.) +
-    * **Why it's wrong:** Going to a movie is a casual activity. Using **劝告** is far too dramatic and heavy. It sounds like you're desperately urging them to go to the cinema as if their life depended on it. +
-    * **Correct:** 我建议我们今天下午去看电影。(Wǒ jiànyì wǒmen jīntiān xiàwǔ qù kàn diànyǐng.) - I suggest we go to the movies this afternoon. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[建议]] (jiànyì) - The most important contrast. A neutral "suggestion" or "proposal" among equals. +
-  * [[劝说]] (quànshuō) - A close synonym meaning "to persuade." It focuses more on the process and success of persuading someone. +
-  * [[忠告]] (zhōnggào) - "Loyal/sincere advice." Even more heartfelt and serious than `劝告`, given out of deep loyalty or friendship. +
-  * [[提醒]] (tíxǐng) - "To remind." Much lighter; it's about jogging someone's memory, not changing their behavior (e.g., "Remind me to buy milk."). +
-  * [[警告]] (jǐnggào) - "To warn." Much stronger and more severe than `劝告`. It implies clear negative consequences if the warning is ignored. +
-  * [[说服]] (shuōfú) - "To convince" or "to talk into." This verb focuses on the *result* of a successful persuasion. You can `劝告` someone but fail to `说服` them. +
-  * [[意见]] (yìjiàn) - "Opinion" or "view." A neutral term for someone's thoughts on a matter, without the persuasive intent of `劝告` or `建议`. +
-  * [[劝]] (quàn) - The single character can be used as a verb meaning "to urge" or "to advise" in a slightly more colloquial way (e.g., "我劝你别去" - Wǒ quàn nǐ bié qù - I advise you not to go).+