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控告 (kònggào) - use 起诉 when referring to initiating a lawsuit in a formal legal context, while 控告 is more about formally accusing someone of a crime.
Common mistakes include confusing 起诉 with related terms like 投诉 (tóusù), which means to complain but not necessarily in a legal context. It is usually used in formal settings, so ensure you use it appropriately when discussing legal matters.
As of HSK Level 6, this term connects with other legal vocabulary and phrases. Students should focus on its usage in sentences related to law and justice, as well as its role in discussions about rights and responsibilities.
Learners often confuse 起诉 with the similar-sounding 诉说 (sùshuō), which means to tell or recount something. For example, saying '我想诉说他' (Wǒ xiǎng sùshuō tā) instead of '我想起诉他' (Wǒ xiǎng qǐsù tā) would be incorrect when referring to suing someone.
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How to say to sue in Chinese
“to sue” in Chinese is起诉
起诉 (qǐsù) means to initiate a legal action against someone, commonly referred to as suing or prosecuting. This term is frequently used in legal contexts, such as civil and criminal law, where one party seeks redress or justice through the court system.
When to use 起诉
Common mistakes include confusing 起诉 with related terms like 投诉 (tóusù), which means to complain but not necessarily in a legal context. It is usually used in formal settings, so ensure you use it appropriately when discussing legal matters.
起诉 or something close to it
控告 (kònggào) - use 起诉 when referring to initiating a lawsuit in a formal legal context, while 控告 is more about formally accusing someone of a crime.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 起诉 with the similar-sounding 诉说 (sùshuō), which means to tell or recount something. For example, saying '我想诉说他' (Wǒ xiǎng sùshuō tā) instead of '我想起诉他' (Wǒ xiǎng qǐsù tā) would be incorrect when referring to suing someone.
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You can say '他决定起诉公司' (Tā juédìng qǐsù gōngsī), meaning 'He decided to sue the company.'
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