Discussion of 通知 [tōng zhī] notify; notice, announcement, notification

Discussion of 通知

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告诉 vs 通知
1. 告诉 (to tell, to let know) is more casual than 通知 (to notify).
2. 通知 can be a noun or a verb, while 告诉 is only a verb

lisaC

反映 vs 通知

反映 can mean to reflect. The other two, 告诉 and 通知, don't have this meaning.
反映, when it means "to inform",is done by an individual or a local office, to the management or headquarter; it's usually from lower levels to higher levels.
通知 on the other hand, is to officially inform, either from higher levels to lower levels, or, the both parties involved are equal.

lisaC

How is 通知 (tōngzhī) used in formal and informal conversations?

个学生

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In formal conversations, 通知 (tōngzhī) is used to refer to official notifications or announcements, such as those issued by a government or company. For example, a company might use 通知 (tōngzhī) to inform employees of a change in policy.

In informal conversations, 通知 (tōngzhī) can be used to refer to any kind of notification or announcement, such as a reminder or an invitation. For example, a friend might use 通知 (tōngzhī) to remind another friend of an upcoming event.

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