Meaning
忠告 refers to sincere, earnest advice given to someone for their benefit, often with a serious or cautionary tone. It carries a sense of loyalty and genuine concern, where the advisor speaks honestly even if the message is difficult to hear. As a verb, it means to give such advice or to warn someone.
Usage
忠告 is more formal and serious than casual suggestions. It's commonly used when someone gives important guidance about life decisions, moral choices, or potential dangers. Native speakers use it when the advice comes from experience or deep concern for the other person's wellbeing. Often appears in written contexts or formal speech.
Examples
- 01我给你一个忠告：不要轻易相信陌生人。: .I'll give you a piece of advice: don't trust strangers easily.
- 02他没有听从父亲的忠告，现在后悔了。, .He didn't heed his father's advice, and now he regrets it.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个忠告
- 条一条忠告
Common collocations
- 忠告某人to advise someone
- 听从忠告to heed advice
- 给予忠告to give advice
- 衷心的忠告heartfelt advice
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 忠 (loyalty/faithfulness) with 告 (to tell), literally meaning 'loyal telling' or 'faithful advice,' emphasizing that the counsel comes from genuine concern rather than self-interest.