告 (gào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 告 (gào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 告 (gào) means "to tell; to inform; to sue". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 告 stroke by stroke?

告 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 告 and 卟?

告 (gào) and 卟 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 告?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 告?

Common words containing 告 include: 告诉 (gào sù) — to tell; to inform; 广告 (guǎng gào) — advertisement; ad; 报告 (bào gào) — report; to report.

How to Write 告

The character 告 (gào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

告 is pronounced gào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tell; to inform; to sue.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 告 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 告

告诉 gào sù

to tell; to inform

广告 guǎng gào

advertisement; ad

报告 bào gào

report; to report

Example Sentences

请告诉我你的电话。

qǐng gào sù wǒ nǐ de diàn huà

Please tell me your phone number.

电视上的广告很多。

diàn shì shàng de guǎng gào hěn duō

There are many advertisements on TV.

老师在看我的报告。

lǎo shī zài kàn wǒ de bào gào

The teacher is reading my report.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 告 (gào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 告

What does 告 (gào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 告 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 告 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 告?

What common words use 告?

How to Write 告 (gào)