温馨提示
wēnxīn tíshì
The English phrase "gentle reminder" can be translated into Chinese as 温馨提示 (wēnxīn tíshì).
A gentle reminder is a polite and soft way to remind someone about something they need to do or remember.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 温馨提示 is composed of 温馨 (wēnxīn), meaning warm or sweet and 提示 (tíshì), meaning tip or reminder.
Which one should you use?
You may also use 叮咛 to express a gentle reminder that carries a sense of earnestness and concern. In more casual settings, you can use 小提醒 or the phrase 温馨提醒一下.
How do you pronounce it?
wēnxīn tíshì
Did you know?
- While 温馨 implies warmth, using it to remind a colleague of a missed deadline might actually come across as sarcastic or passive-aggressive in certain professional circles.
- The word 提示 (tíshì) is also the standard term used in theater and film for a 'prompt' given to an actor who forgets their line.
- In a digital context, 温馨提示 is often used as a formal heading for public service announcements, similar to how 'Notice' or 'Attention' is used in English.
Examples in context
- 温馨提示：明天的会议时间为早上九点，请准时参加。Gentle reminder: Tomorrow's meeting time is 9:00 AM, please attend on time.
- 小提醒一下，明天是我们的约会日。A little reminder, tomorrow is our date day.
- 温馨提醒一下，请不要忘记明天的聚餐。A gentle reminder, please don't forget tomorrow's dinner.
- 温馨提示：请记得带伞。Wēnxīn tíshì: qǐng jìdé dài sǎn.Gentle reminder: please remember to bring an umbrella.
- 这是一份温馨提示，请准时到达。Zhè shì yī fèn wēnxīn tíshì, qǐng zhǔnshí dàodá.This is a gentle reminder to please arrive on time.
- 给各位一个温馨提示，会议要开始了。Gěi gèwèi yīgè wēnxīn tíshì, huìyì yào kāishǐ le.A gentle reminder to everyone, the meeting is about to start.
Example conversation
Zi Han is reminding Hao Ran about a shared task.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，温馨提示一下，今天轮到你洗碗了。Hàorán, wēnxīn tíshì yīxià, jīntiān lúndào nǐ xǐwǎn le.Hao Ran, just a gentle reminder that it is your turn to wash the dishes today.
- 浩然 Haoran啊，我差点忘了，我现在就去。A, wǒ chàdiǎn wàngle, wǒ xiànzài jiù qù.Oh, I almost forgot, I'll go do it right now.
- 梓涵 Zihan没关系，记得把水槽清理干净。Méiguānxì, jìdé bǎ shuǐcáo qīnglǐ gānjìng.No problem, remember to clean the sink thoroughly.
- 浩然 Haoran好的，梓涵，我会处理好的。Hǎode, Zǐhán, wǒ huì chǔlǐ hǎode.Okay, Zi Han, I will take care of it.
