怀恨

懷恨

huáihèn

verb #15,767

Meanings

HSK 2

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.

HSK 3

他一直怀恨在心，从没忘记过那件事。

Tā yìzhí huáihèn-zàixīn, cóng méi wàngjì guò nà jiàn shì.

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

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.

怀 huái

恨 hèn