submit a written petition; memorialize
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to submit a written petition to a superior; to address a letter to high authorities (usually stating political views)
formalTraditionally used in imperial China to petition the emperor; modern usage extends to writing to central government or high-ranking officials to offer suggestions or complaints.
shàng上
shū书
zhōng中
yāng央
to submit a petition to the central authorities
Tā他
mào冒
sǐ死
shàng上
shū书
，
tán弹
hé劾
tān贪
guān官
。
He risked his life to submit a petition impeaching the corrupt officials.
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Cūn村
mín民
men们
lián联
míng名
shàng上
shū书
，
yāo要
qiú求
gǎi改
shàn善
yǐn饮
shuǐ水
tiáo条
jiàn件
。
The villagers jointly signed a petition requesting improvements to the drinking water conditions.