Definition
雪恨 is a formal separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to avenge' or 'to wreak vengeance'. The first character 雪 acts as the verb and 恨 as the object, so you can insert other elements between them — for example 雪了恨 ('avenged'), 雪过恨 ('have avenged'), or 雪不了恨 ('cannot avenge'). It is used in written or elevated speech, often referring to righting a past wrong with dramatic force.
v.o.
to wreak vengeanceto avenge
Examples
- ,。Tā zhōngyú bào le chóu, xuě le hèn.He finally got his revenge and avenged the wrong.
- ,。Bù xuě cǐ hèn, shì bú bàxiū.If I don't avenge this, I'll never stop.
- 雪恨,。Tā fāshì yào xuě hèn, wèi jiārén tǎo huí gōngdào.She swore to avenge and seek justice for her family.
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