"民告官"
English translation: common people sues authorities/governmental officials
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peer agreement (net): +1"common people sues authorities/governmental officials" Explanation: Just a suggestion for your reference. |
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Ordinary people prosecute government officials Explanation: It simply means that people who are grass root wihtout any power and special authority to prosecute the officials who are powerful and in speical government positions. |
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citizens sue government officials Explanation: For your reference. |
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civilians sue authorities, or, civilians sue government officials Explanation: "civilians sue authorities" or "civilians sue government officials" I think the best way to translate "民" in this context is "civilians". 官 = authorities, officers, government officials. Best wishes, Dr JM Chen Reference: http://www.upiasia.com/Politics/2009/05/22/chinese_scholar_d... Reference: http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2009/01/31/bill-moyers-j... |
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