诉
tell; confide; accuse; sue
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to tell; to inform someone
formalOften used in formal or written contexts, often paired with specific objects like '告' to form '告诉'.
He told me about his experience.
Please tell the teacher this news.
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I don't want to tell anyone about this matter.
He told me a secret.
Please don't tell anyone my whereabouts.
verb
to confide; to pour out one's troubles
neutralUsed for sharing personal feelings, sorrows, or private thoughts with someone trusted.
She confided her troubles to her good friend.
He poured out his inner sorrows to his mother.
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I want to confide my troubles to you.
She often confides her thoughts in her diary.
He finally poured out his true feelings to his lover.
verb
to accuse; to sue; to bring a lawsuit
formalFormal legal term, used for formal legal proceedings against someone.
He filed an appeal with the higher court.
The victim decided to sue the infringer.
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He reported the fraudster to the police and pressed charges.
This company was sued by consumers.
He stated the reasons for the accusation in court.