sou3 kau4訴求诉求
Jyutpingsou3 kau4
Yalesou kàuh
Definition
An appeal, demand, or wish made to those in power or authority.
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How it's used
Used primarily in political or social contexts to describe formal requests or grievances directed toward authorities. It carries a weightier, more collective tone than simple words like 要求. It is frequently seen in news reports and public discourse regarding social movements or policy changes.
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Has the government heard the citizens' demands?
They have put forward many reasonable demands.
Related words
Common phrases
to put forward a demand
to respond to demands
Common mistake
Avoid using this for trivial personal requests, such as asking a friend to buy lunch or borrowing a pen, as it sounds overly formal and dramatic in those contexts.
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