请愿 (qǐng yuàn) — to present a petition, to petition
Definition
A formal verb meaning to submit a petition to an authority (government, organization) demanding action or change. Often used in political or public contexts as a set term (请愿书, 请愿活动), not for casual requests.
verb
to present a petitionto petition
Examples
- 请愿，。Gōng rén men xiàng zhèng fǔ qǐng yuàn, yāo qiú gǎi shàn gōng zuò tiáo jiàn.The workers petitioned the government, demanding improved working conditions.
- ，。Tā men qǐng le yí cì yuàn, dàn méi yǒu rén lǐ tā men.They petitioned once, but no one responded to them.
- 请愿。Zhè cì qǐng yuàn huó dòng dé dào le hěn duō rén de zhī chí.This petition campaign received support from many people.
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