English–Chinese

“appeal” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshàng sù

Example

律师建议他上诉。lǜ shī jiàn yì tā shàng sù

The lawyer advised him to appeal.

Illustration for 上诉 (appeal)

How to say “appeal” in Chinese

“Appeal” in Chinese is 上诉 (shàng sù).

A disputed court ruling traveling upward for a higher court's review.

Full entry for 上诉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 上诉

检察院表示将对该判决上诉。jiǎn chá yuàn biǎo shì jiāng duì gāi pàn jué shàng sù

The prosecutor's office said it would appeal the ruling.

Tips for using 上诉

  • English speakers often know appeal as a request or as attraction, but this Chinese verb belongs to the court system, so the broader English senses do not transfer.

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