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给予书面警告 (jǐyǔ shūmiàn jǐnggào, give a written warning)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

formal

How it works

This is a fixed verb phrase composed of '给予 (jǐyǔ)' meaning 'to give/accord', '书面 (shūmiàn)' meaning 'written', and '警告 (jǐnggào)' meaning 'warning'. '给予' is a formal verb often used for giving something intangible or formal. The structure is Verb + Adjective + Noun, where the adjective modifies the noun, forming a compound object for the verb.

Sample sentences

由于他多次迟到，公司决定给予书面警告。

Because of his repeated lateness, the company decided to give him a written warning.

校方对抄袭行为非常重视，凡有此举动者将立即给予书面警告。

The school takes plagiarism very seriously; anyone engaging in such behavior will immediately be given a written warning.

如果员工再次违反规定，他们可能会被给予书面警告，甚至面临解雇。

If employees violate regulations again, they might be given a written warning or even face dismissal.

Quick facts

usageNote:'给予' is more formal than '给 (gěi)' and is often used in official contexts, policies, or formal reports. '书面警告' implies an official, documented warning, usually in a workplace or academic setting, or by an authority.

Often used with

给予口头警告 (jǐyǔ kǒutóu jǐnggào, give a verbal warning)

给予纪律处分 (jǐyǔ jìlǜ chǔfèn, impose disciplinary action)

给予严厉警告 (jǐyǔ yánlì jǐnggào, give a severe warning)

被给予书面警告 (bèi jǐyǔ shūmiàn jǐnggào, to be given a written warning)

公司给予书面警告 (gōngsī jǐyǔ shūmiàn jǐnggào, the company gives a written warning)

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Example

由于他多次迟到，公司决定给予书面警告。

Because of his repeated lateness, the company decided to give him a written warning.

校方对抄袭行为非常重视，凡有此举动者将立即给予书面警告。

The school takes plagiarism very seriously; anyone engaging in such behavior will immediately be given a written warning.