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The word 控告 is formed by combining the characters 控 and 告. 控, composed of the hand radical 扌 and the phonetic component 空, conveys the meaning of accusing or charging. 告, meaning to tell or report, contributes the sense of formally stating a grievance. Together, they create a compound word meaning to accuse or bring charges, with both characters reinforcing the concept of legal or formal accusation.

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受害者决定控告凶手。

Shòuhàizhě juédìng kònggào xiōngshǒu.

The victim decided to accuse the murderer.

公司因欺诈行为被控告。

Gōngsī yīn qīzhà xíngwéi bèi kònggào.

The company was accused of fraudulent behavior.

他控告邻居噪音扰民，但证据不足。

Tā kònggào línjū zàoyīn rǎomín, dàn zhèngjù bùzú.

He accused his neighbor of noise disturbance, but the evidence was insufficient.

律师建议客户在收集充分证据后再提出控告。

Lǜshī jiànyì kèhù zài shōují chōngfèn zhèngjù hòu zài tíchū kònggào.

The lawyer advised the client to file an accusation after gathering sufficient evidence.

如果控告成立，被告可能面临严重的法律后果。

Rúguǒ kònggào chénglì, bèigào kěnéng miànlín yánzhòng de fǎlǜ hòuguǒ.

If the accusation is established, the defendant may face serious legal consequences.

Word Definition - 控告

kòng gào to accuse; to sue

Individual Character Details

控 kòng
告 gào