(bound form) to tell; to inform; to report or explain to a superior or elder; also used as a shorthand for 告诉 gào​sù in casual speech

(bound form) to tell; to relate; to inform; to express one's thoughts or feelings

to accuse; to bring a legal action against someone; to denounce or report a crime to the authorities

(bound form) to complain; to accuse; to bring a legal case to court