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訴
sù
Description
"訴"这个字常用来表示把心里的话说出来，也可以指到法院告别人。
The character "訴" is often used to express speaking out one's thoughts, and can also mean suing someone in court.
我们常常在"告诉"、"起诉"这些词里看到它。
We often see it in words like "告诉" (tell) and "起诉" (prosecute).
Meanings
告诉gàosù
to tell; to inform someone
请你告诉我他的名字。
Please tell me his name.
诉sù
to express or pour out feelings
她向朋友诉说心里的苦。
She confided her troubles to a friend.
起诉qǐsù
to sue; to bring a legal case
他决定去法院起诉那家公司。
He decided to sue the company in court.
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Notes
- Etymology
combines 言 (speech) with a phonetic element, relating to speaking or complaining.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually appears in compounds like 告诉, 起诉, 诉说.
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