This is the 3296th most frequent Chinese word.
告诫
"告诫" means "to warn" or "to admonish."
Here, 告诫 is used to refer to a formal admonishment or reminder about behavior or rules, suggesting authority.
老师告诫学生要遵守课堂纪律。
The teacher admonished the students to follow classroom rules.
In this context, 告诫 is used to describe a caring admonishment or reminder, often for personal improvement.
父亲告诫我不要浪费时间。
My father advised me not to waste time.
Here, 告诫 carries a connotation of warning or stern advice regarding matters of health or serious consequences.