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被告 (bèigào) — use 原告 when referring to the party initiating the lawsuit, while 被告 refers to the party being accused.
This term is primarily used in formal legal contexts. Learners should watch out for the tone of each character, as mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '原告权利' (plaintiff's rights) and '原告律师' (plaintiff's lawyer).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 原告 connects with legal vocabulary such as 被告 (defendant) and 诉讼 (lawsuit). Students should focus on understanding its use within legal phrases and contexts to build a comprehensive legal lexicon.
Learners often confuse 原告 with 被告 (defendant). For example, saying '我是一名原告' (I am a defendant) is incorrect; it should be '我是一名原告' (I am a plaintiff).
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How to say complainant in Chinese
“complainant” in Chinese is原告
原告 (yuángào) refers to the person who brings a case against another in a court of law, commonly known as the plaintiff. In legal contexts, this term is used to identify the party initiating a lawsuit, distinguishing them from the defendant, who is responding to the allegations.
When to use 原告
This term is primarily used in formal legal contexts. Learners should watch out for the tone of each character, as mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '原告权利' (plaintiff's rights) and '原告律师' (plaintiff's lawyer).
原告 or something close to it
被告 (bèigào) — use 原告 when referring to the party initiating the lawsuit, while 被告 refers to the party being accused.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 原告 with 被告 (defendant). For example, saying '我是一名原告' (I am a defendant) is incorrect; it should be '我是一名原告' (I am a plaintiff).
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Grammar patterns of 原告
原告 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____和被告你来我往，互相指责。
The prosecution and defense were bandying accusations back and forth.
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Cultural Notes for 原告
The concept of a plaintiff (原告) is similar in Western legal systems, but the approach to litigation can differ significantly, with Western cultures often favoring adversarial proceedings compared to the more conciliatory methods in China.
Frequently asked questions about 原告
原告 refers to the plaintiff who initiates a lawsuit, while 被告 refers to the defendant who is being accused.
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