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March 24, 2026
诉讼(訴訟)sùsòng(su4song4)
诉讼 (sùsòng) refers to the legal process of bringing a lawsuit to court. It involves formal proceedings where parties present their case to a judge or jury to resolve disputes, commonly used in contexts regarding legal rights and obligations.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 诉讼 reflects the importance of harmony and resolution; often, disputes are resolved outside of court to maintain relationships, highlighting a preference for mediation over litigation.
Memory Tip
Think of 诉 (sù) as 'to tell' and 讼 (sòng) as 'to dispute'—imagine a courtroom where people tell their stories to resolve disputes. The character 诉 resembles a person speaking, while 讼 shows a conflict, making it easy to remember as a 'telling of a dispute'.
Meanings of 诉讼
sùsòng(su4song4)
1lawsuit
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About 诉讼
诉讼Simplified
訴訟Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#3271Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 诉讼
Quick Contrast
诉讼 (sùsòng) vs 起诉 (qǐsù): use 诉讼 when referring to the overall legal process, while 起诉 specifically refers to the act of filing a lawsuit.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 诉 (sù) as 'to tell' and 讼 (sòng) as 'to dispute'—imagine a courtroom where people tell their stories to resolve disputes. The character 诉 resembles a person speaking, while 讼 shows a conflict, making it easy to remember as a 'telling of a dispute'.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; both syllables are in the fourth tone, which can lead to mispronunciation. 诉讼 is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in legal discussions. Common collocations include '提起诉讼' (tíqǐ sùsòng) meaning 'to file a lawsuit'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 诉讼 connects with other legal terms like '法庭' (fǎtíng, court) and '判决' (pànjué, ruling). Focus on understanding the legal context and usage in sentences, as well as related vocabulary for a comprehensive grasp of this topic.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 诉讼 reflects the importance of harmony and resolution; often, disputes are resolved outside of court to maintain relationships, highlighting a preference for mediation over litigation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 诉讼 with 诉说 (sùshuō, to tell), but 诉讼 specifically pertains to legal disputes. A common error is saying '我想要诉讼' (wǒ xiǎng yào sùsòng) without the context; it's better to specify '我想要提起诉讼' (wǒ xiǎng yào tíqǐ sùsòng).
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Grammar Patterns of 诉讼
诉讼 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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地方法官承认该慈善机构有理由提起____。
The magistrates granted that the charity was justified in bringing the action.
Example Sentences for 诉讼 (10)
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地方法官承认该慈善机构有理由提起诉讼。
dì fāng fǎ guān chéng rèn gāi cí shàn jī gòu yǒu lǐ yóu tí qǐ sù sòng。
The magistrates granted that the charity was justified in bringing the action.
2
对某些有不忠嫌疑的官员已经提起了诉讼。
duì mǒu xiē yǒu bù zhōng xián yí de guān yuán yǐ jīng tí qǐ le sù sòng。
Charges had already been made against certain officials suspected of disloyalty.
The onus of proof is reversed in libel actions and placed firmly on the defender.
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如果你赢了官司,通常诉讼费用由对方承担.
rú guǒ nǐ yíng le guān sī, , tōng cháng sù sòng fèi yòng yóu duì fāng chéng.
If you win your case you will normally be awarded costs.
Cultural Notes for 诉讼
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 诉讼 reflects the importance of harmony and resolution; often, disputes are resolved outside of court to maintain relationships, highlighting a preference for mediation over litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 诉讼
诉讼 refers specifically to the legal process of suing, while 争议 describes a broader sense of dispute or disagreement that may or may not involve legal action.
Yes, but it is more common in formal or legal discussions; in casual conversation, people might use simpler words to describe disagreements.
Focus on practicing the fourth tone for both syllables; you might visualize the courtroom drama where everyone is speaking forcefully, matching the tone.
