Chinese

ēnyuàn
Meaning: grievance; resentment; combination of kindness and hatred
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他們兩家人的恩怨已經延續了好幾代。
他们两家人的恩怨已经延续了好几代。
The grievances between their two families have lasted for generations.
他們之間的恩怨情仇,就像葛藤一樣糾纏不清。
The grievances and hatred between them are as tangled as creepers.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe a long-standing conflict or a complex relationship involving both past favors and wrongs, though it often leans towards 'grudges'.

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