tau4 sou3投訴投诉

Jyutpingtau4 sou3

Yaletàuh sou

名詞Common

Definition

To make a complaint, or a complaint itself expressing dissatisfaction.

to complain; to lodge a complaint
complaint; expression of dissatisfaction

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How it's used

This term functions as both a noun and a verb, making it highly versatile in professional and social settings. It carries a formal weight, often implying a structured process or a serious grievance rather than just casual grumbling. When used as a verb, it is frequently paired with the particle 咗 to indicate a completed action of lodging a formal report.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢sing4成jat6日tau4投sou3訴di1啲faan6飯tong4堂hou2好naan4難sik6食。

He is always complaining that the canteen food is terrible.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使se2寫fung1封seon3信heoi3去tau4投sou3訴aa3呀？

Do you need to write a letter to lodge a complaint?

Related words

see alsosan1呻sānsee alsobat1 mun5不滿bāt múnh

Common phrases

tau4投sou3訴seon3信

complaint letter

zip3接wok6獲tau4投sou3訴

to receive a complaint

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 呻, which refers to venting or moaning about minor personal troubles. 投訴 implies a formal target or authority figure who is expected to address the issue, whereas 呻 is usually just expressing frustration to friends.