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HSK 2 word · verb

告诉

gào su

to tell

Traditional: 告訴

Stroke order

See how to write 告诉

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

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7 strokes

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7 strokes

Example sentence

请告诉我你的名字。

Qǐng gào su wǒ nǐ de míngzi.

Please tell me your name.

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Frequently asked questions about 告诉

What does 告诉 mean?
告诉 (gào su) means "to tell" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 告诉?
The traditional Chinese form of 告诉 is 告訴.
How many strokes does 告 have?
告 has 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 告诉 in?
告诉 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.