嘱咐
Traditional: 囑咐
zhǔ fu HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

妈妈嘱咐我要注意安全。
Māma zhǔfù wǒ yào zhùyì ānquán.
Mom exhorted me to pay attention to safety.
老师嘱咐学生按时完成作业。
Lǎoshī zhǔfù xuéshēng ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
The teacher enjoined the students to complete their homework on time.
他临走前嘱咐我照顾好猫。
Tā lín zǒu qián zhǔfù wǒ zhàogù hǎo māo.
Before leaving, he exhorted me to take good care of the cat.
妈妈嘱咐我。
Māmā zhǔfù wǒ.
Mom reminds me.
老师嘱咐学生。
Lǎoshī zhǔfù xuésheng.
The teacher instructs the students.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a parent (父 fù) carefully giving instructions (嘱 zhǔ) before a journey—linking the characters to the concept of parental guidance.

📝 Usage Notes

It is commonly used in contexts involving family, superiors, or close relationships where there is a sense of responsibility or affection. The tone is often warm, concerned, and sometimes solemn, rather than a simple command. It's frequently heard in situations like parents seeing off children or bosses delegating important duties.

📖 Grammar Points

Often used with an object (e.g., 嘱咐孩子). It can be modified by adverbs like 再三 (repeatedly) or 仔细 (carefully). The structure is typically Subject + 嘱咐 + Person + Content (e.g., 妈妈嘱咐我路上小心).

🏯 Cultural Notes

Reflects the importance of hierarchical care and responsibility in Chinese relationships, especially within families. It underscores the cultural value of elders guiding the younger generation with earnest advice.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 叮嘱 (dīng zhǔ), which also means to urge or exhort repeatedly, but 嘱咐 can imply a more formal or task-oriented instruction. 吩咐 (fēn fù) is another close word but is more direct and less emotionally charged.

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