口头警告 (kǒutóu jǐnggào, verbal warning)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a compound noun, functioning as a fixed expression. 口头 (kǒutóu) means 'oral' or 'verbal', and 警告 (jǐnggào) means 'warning'. Together, they form a specific term for a warning given verbally rather than in writing.
Sample sentences
公司对迟到的员工发出了口头警告。
The company issued a verbal warning to the employees who were late.
他因为违反规定受到了口头警告。
He received a verbal warning for violating the rules.
这只是一次口头警告，下次就要罚款了。
This is just a verbal warning; next time there will be a fine.
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Example
公司对迟到的员工发出了口头警告。
The company issued a verbal warning to the employees who were late.
他因为违反规定受到了口头警告。
He received a verbal warning for violating the rules.
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