起诉

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Usage of 起诉

The verb 起诉 (qǐsù) specifically refers to the legal action of filing a lawsuit or suing someone in court. It is commonly used in formal or legal contexts when a person or entity initiates legal proceedings against another.

Common Collocations

  • 起诉 (to sue someone): used when naming the defendant.
  • 起诉案件 (lawsuit case): refers to the legal case being filed.
  • 决定起诉 (decide to sue): indicates the decision to take legal action.

Notes

起诉 is a formal term and is not used for casual complaints or disputes. It implies official legal procedures. It differs from 投诉 (tóusù), which means to complain but not necessarily in a legal sense. When using 起诉, the speaker implies a serious step involving the court system.

Example Sentences

He decided to sue that company because they breached the contract.

If you feel your rights have been violated, you can consider suing the other

The court has accepted his lawsuit case and is currently investigating.