hung3 sou3控訴控诉
Jyutpinghung3 sou3
Yalehung sou
Definition
To accuse, complain, or lodge a formal charge against someone for breaking the law, rules, or moral codes.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong legal or official weight, typically reserved for serious grievances that warrant intervention by authorities. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe minor interpersonal conflicts or petty complaints. Using it in everyday settings often sounds overly dramatic or stiff, as if the speaker is preparing for a courtroom drama.
Examples
He decided to accuse that unscrupulous employer in court.
Related words
Common phrases
to file an accusation
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 投訴, which is a general complaint about service or conduct. 控訴 implies a much higher level of severity and a formal intent to seek justice or legal redress, rather than just expressing dissatisfaction.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
