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    被提出口头警告 (bèi tíchū kǒutóu jǐnggào - to be issued a verbal warning)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase uses the passive marker '被' (bèi), indicating that the subject receives the action. '提出' (tíchū) means 'to put forward' or 'to raise', and '口头警告' (kǒutóu jǐnggào) is a noun phrase meaning 'verbal warning'. Thus, it literally translates to 'to be raised a verbal warning'.

    Sample sentences

    由于迟到，他被提出口头警告。

    He was issued a verbal warning for being late.

    员工因违反公司规定被提出口头警告。

    The employee was issued a verbal warning for violating company regulations.

    这是他第一次被提出口头警告，希望他能吸取教训。

    This is the first time he's been issued a verbal warning; hopefully, he learns his lesson.

    Quick facts

    passiveVoice:The use of '被' is a common way to form the passive voice in Chinese, indicating the subject is the recipient of an action, often an undesirable one. This structure is very common in official or formal contexts when describing disciplinary actions.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    由于迟到，他被提出口头警告。

    He was issued a verbal warning for being late.

    员工因违反公司规定被提出口头警告。

    The employee was issued a verbal warning for violating company regulations.

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