怨恨 yuànhèn to resent
to resent; to harbor a grudge against; to loathe; resentment; rancor
How to remember 怨恨: 怨 to blame + 恨 to dislike = to resent.
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How it is used
- Deep, lingering resentment or hatred held against someone for a wrong - 她心里满是怨恨 (tā xīnli mǎn shì yuànhèn) her heart is full of rancor.
- Stronger and more hate-tinged than plain 埋怨 (mányuàn, to grumble/blame) or 抱怨 (bàoyuàn, to complain); 怨恨 is a settled grudge, not passing griping.
- Works as both verb (怨恨某人 to resent sb) and noun (a grudge).