At the A1 level, '申诉' (shēnsù) is quite advanced. However, you can think of it as a very formal way to say 'I think this is wrong, please look again.' Imagine you are playing a game and the teacher says you lost, but you think the rule was different. In simple Chinese, you might say '我不对' (I'm not right/this isn't right) or '请再看看' (Please look again). '申诉' is the grown-up, official version of this. You won't use it in daily life yet, but you might see it on a website if your password doesn't work and you need to ask for help. It's like saying 'Help! There is a mistake!' to a big company or a school. Just remember: it's for when a 'boss' or 'system' makes a decision you don't like.
At the A2 level, you are starting to deal with more public situations. You might hear '申诉' if you use Chinese apps like WeChat or TikTok. If your account gets locked, the app will show you a button for '申诉' (Appeal). At this level, you should recognize that '申诉' is more serious than just complaining. If you are unhappy with a 'result' (结果), like a grade or a rule, you use this word. It's a formal process. You can start to recognize the pattern: '向...申诉' (To appeal to...). For example, '向老师申诉' (Appeal to the teacher). It's a step up from '抱怨' (complaining), which is just talking about your feelings. '申诉' is trying to change the result.
By B1, you should understand that '申诉' is used in administrative and professional contexts. It's the word you use when you feel a formal decision is unfair. For instance, if you get a parking ticket and you weren't actually parked illegally, you would '申诉'. You are now moving beyond just 'saying it's wrong' to 'initiating a process.' You'll see this word in workplace rules or university handbooks. At this level, you should be able to use it in a basic sentence: '我认为这个决定不公平,我要申诉' (I think this decision is unfair, I want to appeal). You are beginning to see the difference between this and '投诉' (complaining as a customer).
At the B2 level, '申诉' is a key vocabulary word for formal communication. You should understand its legal and semi-legal nuances. It often refers to a petition for a review of a judgment or an administrative action. You should know that it involves two parts: a statement of facts (申) and a request for redress (诉). You are expected to use it with formal verbs like '提出' (tíchū - to file/propose). You should also be aware of related terms like '申诉权' (the right to appeal). In a B2 context, you might discuss social issues or legal rights, and '申诉' will be a central term for how citizens interact with authority. You can differentiate it clearly from '上诉' (legal appeal in court).
At the C1 level, you should have a deep understanding of '申诉' within the Chinese legal and political system. This includes the '信访' (petitioning) system and the specific procedures for '行政申诉' (administrative appeals). You should be able to read complex news articles or legal documents that use '申诉' to describe long-term efforts to overturn wrongful convictions. You understand the bureaucratic weight of the word. You can use it in professional writing to argue for a policy change or to challenge a corporate decision. You also recognize its use in international relations or sports arbitration. Your usage should be precise, following the standard collocations and formal registers required in high-level Chinese discourse.
At the C2 level, '申诉' is a word you can use with absolute precision in any professional, legal, or academic setting. You understand its historical evolution and its specific meaning in various branches of Chinese law (Criminal, Civil, Administrative). You can engage in nuanced debates about the effectiveness of the '申诉' system in modern China. You are comfortable using the word in its most abstract forms, perhaps discussing the '申诉' of a group or a movement for historical justice. You can distinguish between '申诉', '申辩', '申述', and other similar-sounding formal terms with ease. For a C2 learner, '申诉' is not just a word, but a concept representing the procedural pursuit of justice within a hierarchical system.

申诉 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Used for formal appeals against decisions.
  • Common in legal, workplace, and digital contexts.
  • Requires an existing decision to challenge.
  • More formal than 'complaining' (抱怨) or 'complaints' (投诉).

The Chinese verb 申诉 (shēnsù) is a highly formal and specific term that translates most accurately to 'to appeal' or 'to file a formal grievance.' Unlike general words for complaining or expressing dissatisfaction, 申诉 implies a structured, often legal or administrative process where an individual or entity seeks to overturn a decision made by a higher authority. It is the language of the courtroom, the human resources department, and the academic board. When you use 申诉, you are not just venting; you are initiating a procedural challenge based on perceived injustice or error.

Legal Context
In the judicial system, it refers to a party's right to petition a court to reconsider a judgment that has already taken legal effect. It is a safeguard against judicial error.
Administrative Context
In workplace or school environments, it is used when an employee or student challenges a disciplinary action, such as a dismissal or a failing grade.
Digital Context
Modern usage includes 'appealing' a ban or a content strike on social media platforms like WeChat or Weibo.

他决定向法院提出申诉,以证明自己的清白。(He decided to file an appeal to the court to prove his innocence.)

The word is composed of two characters: 申 (shēn), which means to state, explain, or report to a superior, and 诉 (sù), which means to tell, complain, or accuse. Together, they form a powerful concept of 'stating one's case for the purpose of seeking redress.' It is important to distinguish this from 投诉 (tóusù). While 投诉 is a 'complaint' (like telling a manager the food was cold), 申诉 is an 'appeal' (like telling a board the manager's decision to fire you was illegal). The stakes in 申诉 are typically higher, and the tone is much more formal.

如果你的账号被误封,你可以通过官方渠道进行申诉。(If your account is mistakenly banned, you can appeal through official channels.)

Furthermore, 申诉 carries a connotation of seeking justice. In Chinese society, the ability to 'shensu' is seen as a fundamental right within administrative and legal frameworks. It reflects a system where hierarchy exists, but where there are also mechanisms for the lower levels to communicate grievances to the higher levels. This word is frequently found in news reports regarding legal reforms, human rights, and corporate governance.

申诉人必须在收到处理结果后的十五日内提交申请。(The appellant must submit the application within fifteen days of receiving the result.)

Register
Formal. Avoid using this in casual chats with friends about small problems.
Grammar Pair
Often used with '提出' (tíchū - to put forward/file) or '进行' (jìnxíng - to carry out).

经过多次申诉,他最终获得了赔偿。(After multiple appeals, he finally received compensation.)

学校设立了学生申诉委员会。(The school established a student grievance committee.)

Using 申诉 correctly requires understanding its role as both a verb and a noun. In its most common form, it functions as a verb meaning 'to appeal.' However, it often requires specific collocations to sound natural in a formal context. The most standard structure is [Subject] + 向 (xiàng) + [Authority] + 提出 (tíchū) + 申诉 (shēnsù), which means 'Subject files an appeal to the Authority.'

Verb Usage
When used as a verb, it can take an object or stand alone. Example: '他不服判决,决定申诉' (He does not accept the verdict and decided to appeal).
Noun Usage
As a noun, it refers to the appeal itself. Example: '你的申诉已被受理' (Your appeal has been accepted for processing).

如果你认为评分不公,可以向教务处申诉。(If you think the grading is unfair, you can appeal to the academic affairs office.)

One nuance to master is the difference between 申诉 and other legal terms like 上诉 (shàngsù). While 上诉 is a specific legal term for appealing a case to a higher court before the judgment is finalized, 申诉 often refers to a petition for a retrial or a grievance filed after a decision has already taken effect. This makes 申诉 a broader term applicable to administrative and social contexts, not just the judiciary.

该运动员因禁赛决定向国际体育仲裁法庭提出申诉。(The athlete filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the suspension decision.)

In business, 申诉 is frequently used in the context of performance reviews or disciplinary actions. If an employee feels they have been treated unfairly, they might say '我要向人力资源部申诉' (I want to appeal to HR). This implies a formal process with documentation and a secondary review.

公司规定,员工对处分结果有三天的申诉期。(Company regulations state that employees have a three-day appeal period for disciplinary results.)

Common Collocations
申诉书 (Written appeal), 申诉权 (Right to appeal), 申诉渠道 (Appeal channels).

法律保障公民的申诉权不受侵犯。(The law guarantees that citizens' right to appeal shall not be violated.)

Finally, consider the emotional weight. While the word is formal, it often carries a sense of struggle for justice. In literature or news, a '申诉' is often the climax of a story where a character finally stands up against a bureaucratic error. It is a word of empowerment within a system.

In contemporary China, 申诉 is a word that echoes through the halls of government, the meeting rooms of tech giants, and the pages of legal journals. If you are living or working in China, you will most likely encounter this word in administrative contexts. For example, if you receive a traffic ticket that you believe was issued in error, the automated message from the traffic police (交警) will often include a link or instructions on how to '申诉'.

如果您对违章处罚有异议,可以在APP内发起申诉。(If you have an objection to the traffic violation penalty, you can initiate an appeal within the app.)

In the digital world, 申诉 is the standard term for requesting a review of a platform's decision. Whether it's a blocked WeChat account, a removed video on Bilibili, or a lowered credit score on Alipay (Zhima Credit), the button you click to ask for a human review is almost always labeled '申诉'. This has brought a formerly high-level legal term into the daily vocabulary of hundreds of millions of internet users.

Social Media Usage
'账号申诉' (Account appeal) is a common search term for users trying to recover lost or banned credentials.
News Media
Reports on high-profile wrongful convictions often use '申诉' to describe the long years families spend trying to clear a relative's name.

In academic settings, 申诉 is heard during exam season. If a student's grade is significantly lower than expected, or if they are accused of plagiarism, the university's handbook will detail the '申诉流程' (appeal process). This is a formal procedure that usually involves a committee and a written defense.

由于考试系统故障,受影响的学生可以集体提出申诉。(Due to a failure in the examination system, the affected students can collectively file an appeal.)

You will also hear this word in sports. When a referee makes a controversial call, the team's coach might '提出申诉' to the league office. While the call on the field rarely changes, the 申诉 might lead to a fine being rescinded or a rule being clarified for future games. This illustrates the word's versatility—it's about the formal act of questioning authority within a set of rules.

主教练在赛后发布会上表示,俱乐部将就那张红牌进行申诉。(The head coach stated at the post-match press conference that the club will appeal that red card.)

Learners of Chinese often struggle with 申诉 because it overlaps with several other words related to complaining or taking legal action. The most common mistake is using 申诉 when you should use 投诉 (tóusù). While both involve expressing a grievance, the target and the goal are different.

申诉 vs. 投诉
Use 投诉 for customer service issues (e.g., a late delivery, rude waiter). Use 申诉 for challenging a formal decision (e.g., a court ruling, a ban, a grade).
申诉 vs. 上诉
上诉 (shàngsù) is strictly legal—it is the act of appealing a lower court's decision to a higher court before it is finalized. 申诉 can happen after the final judgment or in non-legal administrative contexts.

错误:我对这家餐厅的服务进行了申诉
正确:我对这家餐厅的服务进行了投诉。(I complained about the service at this restaurant.)

Another error is using 申诉 in an informal, personal context. If you are arguing with a friend about who should pay for dinner, you cannot '申诉'. This makes you sound like you are in a courtroom and can be perceived as overly dramatic or stiff. In such cases, words like 争辩 (zhēngbiàn - to argue/debate) or 诉苦 (sùkǔ - to vent/complain about hardships) are more appropriate.

Confusing 申诉 with 辩护 (biànhù) is also common. 辩护 means 'to defend' (often in a legal sense, like a lawyer defending a client). While an appeal (申诉) often involves a defense (辩护), they are not the same thing. One is the procedural act of requesting a review, and the other is the act of arguing for someone's innocence.

错误:他正在为自己的错误进行申诉
正确:他正在为自己的错误进行辩解。(He is explaining/defending his own mistake.)

Finally, ensure you use the correct verbs with 申诉. You '提出' (tíchū - file/propose) or '提起' (tíqǐ - initiate) a 申诉. Using '做' (zuò - do) or '写' (xiě - write) is grammatically possible but lacks the formal weight that 申诉 demands. To sound like a native speaker, stick to '提出申诉'.

To truly master 申诉, you must understand the spectrum of 'complaining' and 'appealing' in Chinese. Depending on the formality and the specific situation, several other words might be more appropriate. Here is a breakdown of the most common alternatives:

投诉 (tóusù)
Usage: Consumer complaints.
Example: '我要投诉这家快递公司。' (I want to complain about this courier company.)
Difference: 投诉 is about service quality; 申诉 is about challenging a formal decision.
上诉 (shàngsù)
Usage: Legal appeals to a higher court.
Example: '被告人表示要上诉。' (The defendant stated they will appeal.)
Difference: 上诉 is a specific step in a trial; 申诉 is broader and often occurs after a trial ends.
控告 (kònggào)
Usage: To charge or accuse someone formally.
Example: '他控告邻居故意毁坏财物。' (He accused his neighbor of intentional property damage.)
Difference: 控告 is the initial accusation; 申诉 is the request for a review of a decision already made.

如果你对判决不服,可以上诉;如果判决已生效但你认为有错,可以申诉。(If you disagree with the verdict, you can appeal (shangsù); if the verdict is in effect but you think it's wrong, you can petition for review (shēnsù).)

For more academic or administrative grievances, you might also encounter 复议 (fùyì), which means 'reconsideration' or 'administrative review.' This is very similar to 申诉 but is often a specific legal term for reviewing government actions (行政复议). In a school setting, 查分 (cháfēn) is used specifically for requesting a grade check, whereas 申诉 would be used if you wanted to challenge the grade based on a bias or error.

抱怨 (bàoyuàn)
Usage: Casual complaining.
Difference: Totally informal. You 抱怨 to your friends; you 申诉 to an official body.

In summary, choose 申诉 when there is a formal paper trail, a decision-maker, and a desire for justice or correction within a system. It is the 'heavyweight' word for seeking redress.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character '申' is also the 9th Earthly Branch in the Chinese zodiac, representing the Monkey. In legal terms, it has meant 'to state' for over two thousand years.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ʃən suː/
US /ʃɛn su/
The stress is balanced, but the falling tone on 'sù' gives it a sharp ending.
هم‌قافیه با
根 (gēn) 分 (fēn) 门 (mén) 路 (lù) 步 (bù) 度 (dù) 处 (chù) 住 (zhù)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 'sù' as 'shù' (adding an 'h' sound).
  • Confusing the tone of 'shēn' (Tone 1) with 'shén' (Tone 2).
  • Mumbling the 'n' in 'shēn', making it sound like 'shēng'.
  • Using a flat tone for 'sù' instead of a falling tone.
  • Mispronouncing the 'u' in 'sù' as 'ü' (like the French 'u').

سطح دشواری

خواندن 4/5

Common in formal texts and news, requires knowledge of administrative terms.

نوشتن 5/5

Hard to use correctly without sounding too formal or too informal.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Easy to pronounce, but knowing when to use it requires cultural nuance.

گوش دادن 4/5

Often heard in formal contexts or automated customer service messages.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

诉 (tell/accuse) 申请 (apply) 法律 (law) 公平 (fair) 决定 (decision)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

裁决 (ruling) 仲裁 (arbitration) 辩护 (defense) 赔偿 (compensation) 生效 (take effect)

پیشرفته

法律程序 (legal procedure) 司法公正 (judicial justice) 行政复议 (administrative review) 终审判决 (final judgment)

گرامر لازم

Using '向' for target of appeal

向[谁]申诉。

Formal verb pairing with '提出'

提出申诉。

Using '对' for the subject of appeal

对[什么决定]申诉。

Resultative complements with 申诉

申诉成功, 申诉失败。

Passive voice with 申诉

申诉被驳回。

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

我要申诉。

I want to appeal.

Simple subject-verb structure.

2

向他申诉。

Appeal to him.

Using '向' (to/towards) to indicate the target.

3

可以申诉吗?

Can I appeal?

Asking for permission/possibility.

4

申诉很有用。

Appealing is very useful.

Using the verb as a noun/subject.

5

请看我的申诉。

Please look at my appeal.

Using '申诉' as a noun.

6

他在申诉。

He is appealing.

Present continuous sense.

7

我不申诉。

I am not appealing.

Negative form with '不'.

8

这就是申诉。

This is the appeal.

Identificative sentence.

1

我的账号被封了,我要申诉。

My account was banned, I want to appeal.

Passive voice '被' followed by the action.

2

你可以向老师提出申诉。

You can file an appeal with the teacher.

Using '提出' (to put forward) with '申诉'.

3

申诉需要时间。

Appealing takes time.

Abstract noun usage.

4

他写了一封申诉信。

He wrote an appeal letter.

Noun compound '申诉信'.

5

如果分数不对,就去申诉。

If the score is wrong, go appeal.

Conditional '如果...就...' structure.

6

申诉成功了!

The appeal was successful!

Verb + Resultative complement '成功'.

7

他正在准备申诉材料。

He is preparing appeal materials.

Compound noun '申诉材料'.

8

这是你的申诉权利。

This is your right to appeal.

Possessive '你的' with '权利' (right).

1

如果你对处罚不服,可以进行申诉。

If you do not accept the punishment, you can carry out an appeal.

Using '进行' (to conduct) for formal actions.

2

公司拒绝了他的申诉。

The company rejected his appeal.

Transitive verb '拒绝' (reject) taking '申诉' as an object.

3

申诉程序非常复杂。

The appeal procedure is very complicated.

Noun phrase '申诉程序' (appeal procedure).

4

他通过官方渠道提出了申诉。

He filed an appeal through official channels.

Using '通过...渠道' (through... channels).

5

你需要提供证据来支持你的申诉。

You need to provide evidence to support your appeal.

Verb '支持' (support) used with '申诉'.

6

申诉的结果将在下周公布。

The result of the appeal will be announced next week.

Future tense with '将'.

7

他决定向人力资源部申诉。

He decided to appeal to the Human Resources department.

Targeting a specific department with '向'.

8

由于证据不足,申诉被驳回了。

Due to insufficient evidence, the appeal was dismissed.

Passive '被' with the formal verb '驳回' (dismiss/reject).

1

法律保障每个公民的申诉权。

The law guarantees every citizen's right to appeal.

Formal verb '保障' (guarantee).

2

该运动员决定就禁赛决定提出申诉。

The athlete decided to file an appeal regarding the suspension decision.

Using '就...提出申诉' (file an appeal regarding...).

3

他在申诉书中详细说明了情况。

He explained the situation in detail in the appeal letter.

Using '详细说明' (explain in detail).

4

法院受理了他的申诉请求。

The court accepted his request for an appeal.

Formal term '受理' (accept for processing).

5

申诉是维护自身合法权益的重要手段。

Appealing is an important means of protecting one's legal rights and interests.

Formal definition-style sentence.

6

经过多次申诉,这起冤案终于得到了纠正。

After multiple appeals, this wrongful case was finally corrected.

Using '纠正' (correct/rectify).

7

申诉人必须在规定时间内提交申请。

The appellant must submit the application within the specified time.

Formal term '申诉人' (appellant).

8

如果不服仲裁结果,双方均可提出申诉。

If either party is dissatisfied with the arbitration result, both can file an appeal.

Using '均可' (both can/all may).

1

行政申诉制度是监督行政权力运行的重要机制。

The administrative appeal system is an important mechanism for supervising the exercise of administrative power.

High-level political/legal terminology.

2

他坚持申诉多年,只为寻求一个公正的说法。

He persisted in appealing for many years, just to seek a just explanation.

Using '只为' (only for/just to).

3

有关部门应当建立健全申诉处理机制。

Relevant departments should establish and improve the mechanism for handling appeals.

Formal phrase '建立健全' (establish and improve).

4

申诉理由必须充分且符合法律规定。

The grounds for appeal must be sufficient and in accordance with legal provisions.

Formal logic '充分且符合'.

5

该案的申诉过程引起了社会的广泛关注。

The appeal process of this case has attracted widespread social attention.

Idiomatic '引起...关注'.

6

申诉不仅是法律程序,更是对正义的追求。

An appeal is not only a legal procedure, but also a pursuit of justice.

Correlative '不仅是...更是...'.

7

最高人民法院驳回了其申诉,维持原判。

The Supreme People's Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the original judgment.

Technical legal terms '驳回' and '维持原判'.

8

在申诉期间,原判决的执行通常不停止。

During the appeal period, the execution of the original judgment usually does not stop.

Formal prepositional phrase '在...期间'.

1

申诉权作为一项宪法性权利,其程序正义至关重要。

As a constitutional right, the procedural justice of the right to appeal is of paramount importance.

Academic/Legal theory register.

2

我们需要审视当前申诉制度在实践中存在的弊端。

We need to examine the shortcomings existing in the current appeal system in practice.

Formal verb '审视' (examine/scrutinize).

3

申诉书的撰写应当逻辑严密,法律依据确凿。

The writing of the appeal letter should be logically rigorous and the legal basis conclusive.

Advanced adjectives '严密' and '确凿'.

4

历史遗留问题的申诉往往涉及复杂的社会背景。

Appeals regarding issues left over from history often involve complex social backgrounds.

Technical phrase '历史遗留问题'.

5

他以申诉为武器,与官僚主义进行了长期的斗争。

Using appeal as a weapon, he engaged in a long-term struggle against bureaucracy.

Metaphorical usage '以...为武器'.

6

申诉制度的完善标志着法治社会的进一步发展。

The improvement of the appeal system marks the further development of a society ruled by law.

Abstract societal analysis.

7

对申诉案件的复查应当坚持客观公正的原则。

The re-examination of appeal cases should adhere to the principle of objectivity and fairness.

Formal requirement '应当坚持...原则'.

8

申诉人有权查阅与其案件相关的全部卷宗。

The appellant has the right to consult all files related to their case.

Specific legal term '卷宗' (files/dossiers).

مترادف‌ها

上诉 投诉 控告 陈述 请愿

متضادها

ترکیب‌های رایج

提出申诉
申诉权利
申诉渠道
申诉期限
申诉书
申诉程序
提起申诉
申诉成功
申诉理由
受理申诉

عبارات رایج

账号申诉

— Appealing a social media or game account ban.

我的微信被封了,正在进行账号申诉。

成绩申诉

— Appealing an academic grade.

如果对成绩不满意,可以申请成绩申诉。

行政申诉

— Appealing an administrative decision by the government.

行政申诉是公民的权利。

申诉无门

— Having nowhere to take one's grievance; having no way to appeal.

他感到申诉无门,非常绝望。

申诉制度

— The system or framework for handling appeals.

完善申诉制度是法治建设的一部分。

申诉人

— The person who is making the appeal (appellant).

申诉人应当提供真实证据。

被申诉人

— The person or entity being appealed against (respondent).

被申诉人需要提交答辩状。

申诉材料

— The documents and evidence provided for an appeal.

请准备好所有申诉材料。

申诉委员会

— A committee specifically formed to hear appeals.

学生申诉委员会将对此事进行调查。

申诉请求

— The specific request made in an appeal.

法院驳回了他的申诉请求。

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

申诉 vs 投诉

投诉 is for customer complaints; 申诉 is for challenging formal decisions.

申诉 vs 上诉

上诉 is specifically for court appeals before a judgment is final.

申诉 vs 申请

申请 is to ask for something new; 申诉 is to change a past decision.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"鸣冤叫屈"

— To cry out against an injustice; to complain loudly about being wronged.

他在大街上鸣冤叫屈。

Informal/Descriptive
"含冤负屈"

— To suffer from a grievance or a wrong that has not been righted.

他含冤负屈多年,终于洗清了罪名。

Literary
"伸张正义"

— To uphold justice; to ensure that justice is done.

法律的目的是伸张正义。

Formal
"平反昭雪"

— To rehabilitate and clear someone's name from a wrongful accusation.

这起冤案终于得到了平反昭雪。

Formal/Historical
"据理力争"

— To argue strongly on the basis of reason or facts.

在会议上,他据理力争,维护自己的权利。

Formal
"不白之冤"

— An unrectified injustice; a wrong that has not been cleared.

他受了不白之冤。

Literary
"冤假错案"

— Cases involving injustice, false charges, or errors.

我们要坚决纠正冤假错案。

Legal/Political
"大鸣大放"

— To speak one's mind freely (often in a political context).

那个时代鼓励大鸣大放。

Historical
"无可厚非"

— To give no cause for much criticism; understandable.

他提出申诉也是无可厚非的。

Formal
"理直气壮"

— With justice on one's side, one speaks boldly and confidently.

他理直气壮地提出了申诉。

Common

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

申诉 vs 申辩

Both start with 'shēn' and involve explaining.

申辩 is the act of defending oneself or explaining a situation; 申诉 is the procedural act of appealing a decision.

他在会上为自己申辩。

申诉 vs 诉讼

Both involve the character '诉' and law.

诉讼 is the whole process of a lawsuit; 申诉 is a specific part or a petition for review.

这起诉讼持续了三年。

申诉 vs 控告

Both involve formal grievances.

控告 is to accuse someone of a crime; 申诉 is to ask for a review of a decision made by an authority.

他控告邻居偷窃。

申诉 vs 举报

Both involve reporting something to authority.

举报 is to report someone else's wrongdoing; 申诉 is to challenge a decision made against yourself.

他举报了公司的贪污行为。

申诉 vs 抱怨

Both involve expressing dissatisfaction.

抱怨 is informal and emotional; 申诉 is formal and procedural.

他总是抱怨工作太累。

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A2

我要向...申诉。

我要向老师申诉。

B1

如果...,你可以提出申诉。

如果成绩不对,你可以提出申诉。

B1

他的申诉被...了。

他的申诉被驳回了。

B2

对...决定提出申诉。

对处罚决定提出申诉。

B2

通过...渠道进行申诉。

通过官方渠道进行申诉。

C1

保障...的申诉权。

保障申诉人的申诉权。

C1

申诉理由是...。

申诉理由是证据不足。

C2

完善...申诉机制。

完善行政申诉机制。

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

申诉人 (Appellant)
申诉书 (Appeal letter)
申诉权 (Right of appeal)
申诉渠道 (Appeal channel)

فعل‌ها

申诉 (To appeal)
申辩 (To defend/explain)
申请 (To apply)

صفت‌ها

申诉性的 (Appellate/related to appeal)

مرتبط

诉讼 (Litigation)
起诉 (To sue)
判决 (Judgment)
公正 (Justice)
冤案 (Injustice case)

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Common in news, legal documents, and digital platforms.

اشتباهات رایج
  • Using 申诉 for a rude waiter. 使用投诉 (tóusù).

    申诉 is for formal decisions, not service quality issues.

  • Saying '做申诉'. 提出申诉 (tíchū shēnsù).

    '做' is too casual for such a formal word.

  • Confusing 申诉 with 申请. 申请是求得,申诉是纠错。

    申请 (apply) is for getting something new; 申诉 (appeal) is for correcting a mistake.

  • Using 申诉 in an argument with a spouse. 使用争论 (zhēnglùn) or 吵架 (chǎojià).

    申诉 sounds like you are in a courtroom, which is awkward in a relationship.

  • Misspelling 申诉 as 申数. 申诉.

    '诉' (sù) means to tell/accuse; '数' (shù) means number. They sound similar but are different.

نکات

Use with '提出'

Always pair 申诉 with 提出 (tíchū) for a natural, professional sounding sentence. '提出申诉' is the gold standard collocation.

Account Recovery

If you lose your WeChat or Weibo, look for the '申诉' button. This is the most common way foreigners encounter the word today.

申诉 vs 投诉

Remember: 投诉 = Complaint (Customer), 申诉 = Appeal (Decision). Don't mix them up at a restaurant!

Appeal Letters

A 申诉书 must be logical. Use markers like '第一' (First), '第二' (Second) to list your reasons clearly.

Final Judgments

Know that 申诉 is often the last resort after all other legal avenues (like 上诉) have been exhausted.

Grade Appeals

In a Chinese university, '成绩申诉' is the official term if you think your exam was graded incorrectly.

HR Context

If you are working in China, '申诉' is your right if you are treated unfairly. Mentioning your '申诉权' shows you understand the rules.

Tone Accuracy

The 4th tone on 'sù' is important. If you say it with a 1st tone, it might sound like 'shēnshū' (stating a book), which makes no sense.

News Keywords

When you hear '冤案' (wrongful case), listen for '申诉' to hear how the person is trying to fix the situation.

App Buttons

Many apps have a 'Help & Feedback' section. Inside, you'll often find '申诉' for specific transaction or account issues.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Imagine a person standing tall (申 looks like a straight line with arms) and telling (诉 has the speech radical) their story to a judge.

تداعی تصویری

A person holding a megaphone pointing upwards toward a large government building.

شبکه واژگان

Law Justice Appeal Court Grievance Formal Official Review

چالش

Try to write a 3-sentence email to a fictional professor appealing a grade using '申诉'.

ریشه کلمه

The word '申诉' comes from Classical Chinese roots. '申' (shēn) originally depicted a bolt of lightning, but evolved to mean 'to extend' or 'to explain to a superior.' '诉' (sù) contains the 'speech' radical (讠) and originally meant to tell or inform, later becoming associated with accusations and grievances.

معنای اصلی: To state one's case to a superior or authority to seek a review.

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese)

بافت فرهنگی

While it is a legal right, in certain political contexts, mass 申诉 (collective petitioning) can be sensitive.

In English, 'appeal' is the closest term, but 'grievance' is often used in HR. '申诉' covers both.

The movie 'I Am Not Madame Bovary' (我不是潘金莲) is a famous example of a long-term 申诉. News reports on the 'Nian Bin case' (念斌案) often use this word. The Supreme People's Court's official website has a dedicated '申诉' section.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Legal System

  • 提起刑事申诉
  • 向最高法院申诉
  • 驳回申诉请求
  • 申诉状

Social Media

  • 账号申诉中心
  • 在线提交申诉
  • 申诉进度查询
  • 申诉成功恢复

Education

  • 成绩申诉流程
  • 学术诚信申诉
  • 向校长申诉
  • 申诉委员会

Workplace

  • 对解雇决定申诉
  • 向HR提出申诉
  • 劳动仲裁申诉
  • 申诉期

Sports

  • 对红牌提出申诉
  • 向体育仲裁庭申诉
  • 申诉被驳回
  • 维持原判

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"你有没有过账号被封然后去申诉的经历? (Have you ever had an account banned and then went to appeal?)"

"如果你的成绩被老师判错了,你会选择申诉吗? (If your grade was marked wrong by a teacher, would you choose to appeal?)"

"在中国,申诉和投诉有什么区别? (In China, what is the difference between 'shensu' and 'tousu'?)"

"你觉得现在的账号申诉流程方便吗? (Do you think current account appeal processes are convenient?)"

"如果公司不公平地辞退你,你会向哪个部门申诉? (If a company unfairly fires you, which department would you appeal to?)"

موضوعات نگارش

描述一次你或者你的朋友成功申诉的经历。 (Describe an experience where you or your friend successfully appealed.)

谈谈你对法律保障公民申诉权的看法。 (Talk about your views on the law guaranteeing citizens' right to appeal.)

如果一个系统没有申诉渠道,会产生什么后果? (If a system has no appeal channel, what would be the consequences?)

对比一下申诉 (shēnsù) 和 抱怨 (bàoyuàn) 在生活中的不同作用。 (Compare the different roles of 'shensu' and 'baoyuan' in life.)

想象你是一名法官,你会如何处理一个申诉案件? (Imagine you are a judge, how would you handle an appeal case?)

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, you should use 投诉 (tóusù) for service complaints. 申诉 is reserved for formal decisions like a legal ruling or an account ban.

No, it is widely used in business (HR), education (grade appeals), and on the internet (account recovery).

It is a formal written document (appeal letter) that outlines the reasons why a decision should be changed.

The 申诉人 (shēnsùrén) is the person who initiates the appeal, known in English as the appellant or petitioner.

You say '我的申诉成功了' (Wǒ de shēnsù chénggōng le).

上诉 is an appeal to a higher court before a verdict is final. 申诉 is often a petition for review after a verdict is final or in non-court settings.

Usually, you 申诉 against a 'decision' made by an organization or authority, not just a person's personality.

Yes, especially in formal writing and when dealing with any kind of bureaucracy in China.

The most common verbs are 提出 (tíchū - file) and 进行 (jìnxíng - conduct).

Yes, it is a very formal word. In casual conversation, people might use simpler words unless referring to a specific process like an account ban.

خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال

writing

Write a sentence using '向...提出申诉'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'My account was banned, I want to appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The court rejected his appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Explain the difference between 申诉 and 投诉 in one sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a short note to a teacher asking for a grade appeal.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Everyone has the right to appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '申诉成功'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'We need to improve the appeal system.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Please provide evidence for your appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a formal sentence about administrative appeal.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The athlete appealed the red card.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The appeal process is long.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '申诉书'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Why did you appeal?'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'I am not satisfied with the result, I will appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The company accepted her appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '申诉人'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'There is no way to appeal.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The appeal was based on new evidence.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about social media account appeal.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Imagine you are a student. Tell your teacher you want to appeal your grade.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Explain to a friend how to appeal a banned WeChat account.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

State that you have the right to appeal in a formal meeting.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say that your appeal was rejected due to lack of evidence.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Ask a clerk where the appeal office is.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Discuss why the appeal system is important for justice.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Tell your boss you will appeal the performance review result.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Describe a time you saw someone appeal in a movie.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Pronounce 'shēnsù' with correct tones.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Explain the difference between 申诉 and 投诉 orally.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'I am preparing the appeal materials'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Ask if there is a deadline for the appeal.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'The appeal was successful, I'm so happy'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Tell someone they should not give up their right to appeal.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'The court is processing my appeal'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Explain that you need a lawyer for the appeal.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'This is my appeal letter'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Describe the steps of an appeal in your country.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'I hope justice will be served through this appeal'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Ask 'How long does the appeal take?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A man says '我不服这个结果,我要向法院申诉。' What does he want to do?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A woman says '你的申诉被驳回了。' Was she successful?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A news report mentions '申诉人李某'. Who is Li?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: An automated voice says '账号申诉请按1。' What is button 1 for?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A professor says '如果你想申诉成绩,请在周五前提交。' When is the deadline?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A lawyer says '我们需要更多的证据来支持申诉。' What is needed?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A judge says '维持原判,驳回申诉。' What happened to the verdict?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A student says '我申诉成功了!' How does the student feel?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A person says '申诉书在这里。' What are they showing?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A manager says '公司会受理你的申诉。' Will the company look at the case?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A podcast discusses '公民的申诉权'. What is the topic?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: Someone says '申诉期只有三天。' How long is the period?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A person says '我不知道该向谁申诉。' What is the person's problem?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A reporter says '经过十年的申诉,冤案平反。' How long did it take?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Audio description: A voice says '请在线提交申诉材料。' Where should you submit?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

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