上告 (shǎng) — to appeal (to a higher authority, e.g. in court or within an organization); to report (a matter) to one's superior
Definition
Formal/legal verb meaning 'to appeal to a higher authority' (a court ruling) or 'to report upward' to a superior. Carries an official, institutional tone — not everyday 'tell the boss.'
verb
to appeal (to a higher authority, e.g. in court or within an organization)to report (a matter) to one's superior
Examples
- ，上告。Tā duì pàn jué bù fú, jué dìng xiàng shàng yī jí fǎ yuàn shǎng.He was dissatisfied with the verdict and decided to appeal to the higher court.
- ，上告。Yuán gōng rú guǒ yù dào bù gōng píng dài yù, kě yǐ xiàng gōng sī gāo céng shǎng.If employees encounter unfair treatment, they can report it to senior management.
- 上告。Zhè ge àn jiàn yǐ jīng shǎng dào zuì gāo rén mín fǎ yuàn le.This case has already been appealed to the Supreme People's Court.
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