訴 (sù) - To sue & to accuse

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sù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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訴 · sù

To sue;

to accuse;

to complain;

to tell;

to inform;

to pour out (one's feelings).

To sueto accuseto complain

Usage highlights

To sueTo complainTo state; to narrateTo pour out grievancesTo appealTo inform; to tell

Synonyms

  • 告— to tell; to sue; to accuse
  • 控— to accuse; to charge
  • 陈— to state; to explain

Antonyms

  • 忍— to endure; to bear (antonym to complaining)
  • 默— silent; taciturn (antonym to telling/informing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He decided to sue the company (起诉 the company).
  • She complained about the poor service (投诉 about the service).
  • He poured out his grievances to his friend (诉苦 to his friend).
  • The lawyer stated the facts of the case (陈述 the facts).

Collocations

  • To sue(起诉)
  • To complain(投诉)
  • To state; to narrate(陈述)
  • To pour out grievances(诉苦)
  • To appeal(上诉)
  • To inform; to tell(告诉)

Idioms

  • To pour out one's grievances(如泣如诉)
  • To have no one to turn to(诉诸无门)
  • To appeal to force(诉诸武力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is strongly associated with legal proceedings and justice, reflecting the concept of seeking redress through formal channels.
  • It also carries an emotional dimension, relating to the act of confiding or expressing inner feelings and hardships.
  • Its usage in modern contexts is heavily weighted towards legal and customer service terminology.

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