告状
gàozhuàngTraditional 告狀
to tell on someone; to complain about someone
Every meaning
gàozhuàng
- to tell on someone; to complain about someone
- to file a lawsuit
In the Library
这个人一进门就大声说：“大人，我要告状！
Its characters
- 告gàoto tell; to inform (as in 告诉)
- 状zhuàngshape; form; state (as in 形状, 状态)
Words with 告
Words with 状
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).