sù​zhū

to resort to

  • created sense approved 诉诸/訴諸 · sù​zhū · to resort to — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    sù​zhū

    to resort to

    To employ a specific method or means to resolve a situation, such as an appeal to logic, force, or the law.

    诉 (literal) → 诉/訴 · sù · to resort to 诸 (literal) → 诸/諸 · zhū · fusion of zhī and yú

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  • created sense approved 诉诸/訴諸 · sù​zhū · to appeal to — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    诉诸 / 訴諸

    sù​zhū

    to appeal to

    To direct one's words or feelings toward others; the word [[诸|諸|zhu1]] functions here as a contraction of [[之|之|zhi1]] and [[于|於|yu2]]

    诉 (literal) → 诉/訴 · sù · to tell 诸 (literal) → 诸/諸 · zhū · fusion of zhī and yú

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  • created sense approved 诉诸/訴諸 · sù​zhū · to prosecute — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    诉诸 / 訴諸

    sù​zhū

    to prosecute

    To initiate legal proceedings against someone

    诉 (literal) → 诉/訴 · sù · to sue 诸 (literal) → 诸/諸 · zhū · fusion of zhī and yú

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