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报复

報復
bàofù
verb HSK 7 #2,568

Meanings

  1. 1 to retaliate
  2. 2 to make reprisals
  3. 3 revenge
  4. 4 retaliation

Examples

他一心想着报复。
Tā yīxīn xiǎng zhe bàofù.
He is fixated on revenge.
不要用暴力来报复。
Bù yào yòng bàolì lái bàofù.
Don't use violence to retaliate.

Tips

usage
报复 carries a negative connotation. For positive 'repayment,' use 报答 (bàodá, to repay kindness).

Stroke Order

报 bào
复 fù