Definition
怨恨 (yuànhèn) means 'to resent, harbor a grudge' — a deep, long-lasting anger over a perceived injustice or betrayal. It is more enduring and grievance-focused than 讨厌 (dislike) or 厌恶 (detest), and more specific than 恨 (hate), which can be a broader, more intense emotion. As a noun, it refers to the lasting rancor itself.
verb
to resentto harbor a grudge against
noun
resentmentrancor
Examples
- 怨恨。Tā yīn shòu dào bù gōngzhèng duìdài ér yuàn hèn gōngsī.He resents the company because of unfair treatment.
- 怨恨。Tā de xīnzhōng chōngmǎn le duì guòqù de yuàn hèn.His heart is filled with resentment towards the past.
- 怨恨，。Bié zài wèi nà jiàn shì yuàn hèn le, yǐjīng guòqù le.Don't resent that matter anymore; it's already in the past.
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