🇬🇧🇨🇳 warning - 警告 : English Lesson

Meaning of "warning" ("警告"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A warning is something that lets you know there might be danger or a problem coming, so you can be careful or stop before it happens. It can be a sound, a sign, words someone says, or anything that helps you avoid getting hurt or making a mistake.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My little sister’s quietness was a warning, because she’s only quiet when she’s drawing on walls.

The weird bubbling in my backpack was a warning that my unfinished science experiment was now living its best life in there.

The dark clouds in the sky were a warning that my perfect hair would soon look like a wet mop.

Grandpa’s sentence starting with “When I was your age” was a warning that a long story was coming.

The first drool drop from the baby was a sticky warning that my shirt would soon be soaked.

A boy and dog walk to the sea. A red sign is a warning: no swim. The boy reads the warning. A yellow flag is a warning. A bell rings like a warning. The boy hears the warning and pulls the dog back. A big wave hits the sand. The boy and dog are safe and sit calm.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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