Definition
结仇 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to become enemies' or 'to start a feud'. The verb 结 ('to form') and the noun 仇 ('enmity') can split to insert measure words or modifiers, as in 结了仇 ('formed a grudge'). It's used when a conflict escalates into lasting hostility between individuals, families, or groups.
v.o.
to become enemiesto start a feud
Examples
- 结仇。Tāmen yīnwèi yìdiǎn xiǎo shì jiù jié chóu le.They became enemies over a trivial matter.
- ，。Zhè liǎng ge jiāzú yǐjīng jié le chóu, hù bù láiwǎng.These two families have formed a feud and don't interact with each other.
- 结仇，。Tā bù xiǎng gēn línjū jié chóu, suǒyǐ zhǔdòng dàoqiàn le.He didn't want to become enemies with his neighbor, so he apologized proactively.
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