Chinese

yuānwǎng
Meaning: to wrong; to treat unjustly; injustice; not worth it; pointless
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective

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Example

他被警察冤枉了,心裡很不服氣。
他被警察冤枉了,心里很不服气。
He was wronged by the police and feels very indignant.

Usage Notes

Used both for accusations made without evidence and for efforts or costs that yield no result (e.g., 'walking extra miles').

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