Definition
复仇 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to avenge' or 'to take revenge'. It is often interchangeable with the more common 报仇 but carries a stronger dramatic or narrative tone, frequently appearing in historical, cinematic, or figurative contexts. Note that this entry covers only the verb usage; the noun sense 'vengeance' is not included here.
v
to avengeto take revenge
Examples
- 复仇。Zhǔjué juédìng fù chóu.The protagonist decides to take revenge.
- 复仇。Tā fāshì yào wèi fùqin fù chóu.He vowed to avenge his father.
- ，复仇。Gùshi de zuìhòu, tā chénggōng fù chóu le.At the end of the story, he successfully took revenge.
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