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The word 通知 is formed by combining the character 通, meaning "to pass through" or "to communicate", with 知, meaning "to know" or "knowledge". In this compound, 通 conveys the action of transmitting or conveying, while 知 represents the information or awareness being shared, resulting in a term that means "to notify" or "notice".

Example Sentences Hide

学校通知明天放假。

Xuéxiào tōngzhī míngtiān fàngjià.

The school notified us that tomorrow is a holiday.

我收到了会议通知的邮件。

Wǒ shōu dào le huìyì tōngzhī de yóujiàn.

I received an email notification about the meeting.

图书馆的关闭通知贴在门口。

Túshūguǎn de guānbì tōngzhī tiē zài ménkǒu.

The library's closure notice is posted on the door.

如果接到通知，请立刻回复。

Rúguǒ jiē dào tōngzhī, qǐng lìkè huífù.

If you receive the notification, please reply immediately.

公司正式通知各部门调整预算。

Gōngsī zhèngshì tōngzhī gè bùmén tiáozhěng yùsuàn.

The company officially notified all departments to adjust their budgets.

Word Definition - 通知

tōng zhī to notify; to inform; notice; notification; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

通 tōng, tòng
知 zhī