Definition
嫉恨 combines 嫉 (envy, jealousy) and 恨 (hate) into a single verb meaning to resent someone out of jealousy — a stronger, more bitter feeling than simple envy. You can use it for situations where jealousy turns into active dislike or hostility.
v.
to envy and hateto resent (out of jealousy)
Examples
- 嫉恨。Tā yīnwèi jídù ér jí hèn tóngshì de chénggōng.She resented her colleague's success out of jealousy.
- 嫉恨，。Tā xīnzhōng chōngmǎn le jí hèn, wúfǎ shìhuái.His heart was full of envy and hatred, unable to let go.
- 嫉恨。Zhè zhǒng jí hèn de qíngxù zuìzhōng huǐ le tā de rénjì guānxì.This feeling of envy and hatred eventually ruined his relationships.
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