訟 (sòng) - To litigate & to dispute

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訟 · sòng

To litigate;

to dispute;

to argue a case in court;

to bring a lawsuit.

To litigateto disputeto argue a case in court

Usage highlights

LitigationLawsuitDisputeLitigation costsLitigantTo argue a case

Synonyms

  • 诉— to complain; to accuse
  • 辩— to dispute; to debate
  • 争— to contend; to strive

Antonyms

  • 和— harmony; peace
  • 解— to resolve; to settle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The company filed a lawsuit (讼案).
  • They are disputing the contract terms (讼争).
  • He is good at litigation (善于诉讼).
  • The case was settled out of court (庭外和解讼案).

Collocations

  • Litigation(诉讼)
  • Lawsuit(讼案)
  • Dispute(讼争)
  • Litigation costs(讼费)
  • Litigant(讼者)
  • To argue a case(讼辩)

Idioms

  • To engage in litigation(兴讼)
  • To argue without end(聚讼纷纭)
  • To drop a lawsuit(罢讼)
  • To file a complaint and bring a lawsuit(告讼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese legal culture, litigation was often viewed negatively, with an emphasis on mediation and social harmony.
  • Confucian philosophy generally discouraged litigation, favoring moral persuasion and compromise.
  • The character reflects the historical legal systems and concepts of justice in China.

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