Usage of 通知
The word 通知 (tōngzhī) is commonly used to mean "to notify" or "notification." It often appears in formal or official contexts where information is conveyed from an authority or organization to individuals or groups.
Common contexts
- Official announcements: companies notifying employees, schools informing parents.
- Requests for information: asking someone to notify or inform in advance.
Collocations and patterns
Nuances
Using 通知 implies a formal or semi-formal communication, often written or official. It differs from verbs like 告诉 (gàosu), which is more casual and conversational. When you use 通知, the speaker usually implies that the information is important and should be acknowledged.
Common confusion
Don't confuse 通知 with 告知. 通知 is more about officially informing or announcing, while 告知 can be more general about telling or informing. Also, 通知 often involves a one-way communication from an authority to recipients.