To sue in Chinese: 起诉 (qǐ sù)

qǐ sù

to sue

HSK 3.0 Level 6Traditional: 起訴1 example sentence

Definitions

  1. 1to sue
  2. 2to bring a lawsuit against
  3. 3to prosecute

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ㄑㄧˇ

/ q/ iˇ/ third tone

ㄙㄨˋ

/ s/ uˋ/ fourth tone

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起诉

Simplified

起訴

Traditional

Example sentences

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  • 他决定起诉那家公司,要求赔钱。

    tā jué dìng qǐ sù nà jiā gōng sī, yāo qiú péi qián。

    He decided to sue that company and demand compensation.

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