仇人 chóurén foe
foe; one's personal enemy
How to remember 仇人: 仇 enemy + 人 person = foe.
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How it is used
- A personal enemy, someone you bear a deep grudge against - 他们成了仇人 (tāmen chéngle chóurén) they became enemies.
- Note 仇 = chóu. Stronger and more personal than 敌人 (dírén, enemy/opponent, e.g. in war or competition).
- 仇人 implies past wrong and lasting hatred; 敌人 can just be the opposing side.