Definition
记仇 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to bear a grudge' or 'hold a grudge against someone'. It can split to insert the target of the grudge between the two characters (记某人的仇) or to add a measure word or duration (记过一次仇, 记了三年仇). The person you hold the grudge against is usually introduced with 对 or attached as the object of 记 in the split form.
v.o.
to bear a grudgeto hold resentment (against someone)
Examples
- 记仇。Tā zhège rén cónglái bù jì chóu.He never bears a grudge.
- ，。Nǐ bié jì tā de chóu, tā bú shì gùyì de.Don't hold a grudge against him; he didn't mean it.
- ，记仇。Guòqù de shì jiù ràng tā guòqù ba, bié jì chóu le.Let bygones be bygones; don't bear a grudge.
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