申诉 shēnsù to file a complaint
to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal
How to remember 申诉: 申 to state + 诉 tell = to file a complaint.
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How it is used
- To lodge a formal complaint or appeal - 向法院申诉 (xiàng fǎyuàn shēnsù) to appeal to the court.
- Legal/administrative: a party who feels wronged seeks review or redress from a higher authority.
- Distinguish 申诉 (appeal a decision/injustice) from 上诉 (shàngsù, appeal to a higher court) and 投诉 (tóusù, consumer complaint).