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控告
kònggào
Description
“控告”的意思是向法院或有关部门说别人做了坏事，要求处理。
"控告" means to tell a court or relevant authorities that someone has done something wrong and request action.
这个词比较正式，常常用在法律和新闻里。
This word is quite formal and often used in legal contexts and news.
Meanings
控告kònggào
to accuse or charge someone; to sue
他去法院控告那家公司。
He went to court to sue that company.
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Notes
- Etymology
控 (to accuse/control) + 告 (to tell/inform), together meaning to formally accuse.
- Nuance
More formal and legal than 告状; often used for court actions or official complaints.
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