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恨

hèn
verb★Intermediate
formalinformal

To feel intense anger or resentment toward someone or something, often due to perceived wrongdoing or injustice.

他恨自己没有抓住那个机会。

He hated himself for not seizing that opportunity.

她恨那个欺骗她的人。

She hated the person who deceived her.

💡

The intensity of '恨' is stronger than '讨厌' (to dislike) and implies a deep-seated emotion.

Collocations

怀恨在心to bear a grudge深仇大恨deep-seated hatred恨之入骨to hate someone to the bone

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

怀恨在心phrase
to bear a grudge
深仇大恨phrase
deep-seated hatred
恨之入骨phrase
to hate someone to the bone

💡Pro Tip

Intensity Matters

'恨' is stronger than '讨厌' (to dislike). Use it when describing deep, lasting anger or resentment.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Nuance

'恨' is often used in serious or emotional contexts, such as betrayal, injustice, or deep personal regret.

📖Word Origin

The character '恨' is composed of '心' (heart) and '言' (speech), originally meaning 'to speak from the heart' but evolved to express deep emotional resentment.

📝Usage Notes

'恨' is often used to describe a strong, enduring feeling of anger or resentment, typically directed at a person or situation. It can also be used reflexively (e.g., '恨自己') to express self-blame.

Word Breakdown

心
heart
root
+
言
speech
root
汉英词典

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