- 鸣冤叫屈 míngyuānjiàoqū to voice grievancesto complain loudly about an injustice or grievance; to voice discontent on behalf of oneself or others
- 击鼓鸣冤 jīgǔmíngyuān to beat the drum and complain of injusticeto strike the drum at the court gate to seek redress for a grievance or to file a formal complaint