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诉讼
sùsòng
Description
“诉讼”是一个法律词语，意思是把事情交给法院来解决。
"诉讼" is a legal term meaning to take a matter to court for resolution.
当两个人有很大的争执时，可能会通过诉讼来处理。
When two people have a serious dispute, they may handle it through 诉讼.
Meanings
诉讼sùsòng
lawsuit; legal action; litigation
这场诉讼进行了三年。
The lawsuit lasted three years.
诉讼sùsòng
to bring a lawsuit; to litigate
他决定向法院诉讼。
He decided to sue in court.
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Notes
- Etymology
诉 means 'to appeal/complain' and 讼 means 'to dispute/litigate'; together forming a legal compound.
- Nuance
More formal than 打官司, which is the everyday spoken way to say the same thing.
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