怀恨

懷恨

huáihèn

verb #15,767

Meanings

1 to harbor a grudge
2 to feel hatred

Characters

to harbor; to carry in one's heart

to hate; hatred; grudge

Examples

他一直怀恨在心，从没忘记过那件事。

Tā yìzhí huáihènzàixīn, cóngméi wàngjì guò nà jiàn shì.

He's been harboring a grudge and has never forgotten that incident.

不要因为小事就怀恨别人。

Búyào yīnwèi xiǎoshì jiù huáihèn biérén.

Don't hold grudges against people over small things.

Tips

usage

Often used in the phrase 怀恨在心 (to nurse a grievance in one's heart). Implies the hatred is kept inside and not openly expressed.

Stroke Order

怀 huái

恨 hèn