怨恨

yuànhèn
noun HSK 7-9 #7,197

Meanings

  1. 1 resentment; bitterness
  2. 2 grudge

Characters

Literally 'blame and hate' - resentment that festers into hatred.

Examples

HSK 3
Tā xīnzhōng chōngmǎn le yuànhèn.
Her heart was filled with resentment.
HSK 4
Fàngxia yuànhèn, cáinéng huòdé nèixīn de píngjìng.
Only by letting go of resentment can you find inner peace.

Tips

usage
怨恨 is stronger than alone. is complaint or blame; 怨恨 adds hatred to the mix. The progression goes: 不满 (dissatisfied) → (resentful) → 怨恨 (bitter hatred).

Stroke Order

yuàn
hèn