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怼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
怼duìhatred, resentment; to dislike, to hateg, 9 strokes, radical 心, rank #96972, Very Hard
怼duìdislikeunknown, 9 strokes, radical 心, rank #96972, Very Hard
怼duìhateunknown, 9 strokes, radical 心, rank #96972, Very Hard
duì(dui4) T4
  1. 1hatred, resentment; to dislike, to hate
  2. 2dislike
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March 24, 2026

怼(懟)duì(dui4)

The character 怼 (duì) conveys feelings of hatred, resentment, or strong dislike towards someone or something. It is often used in colloquial contexts to express frustration or irritation, particularly in interpersonal relationships or social situations.

Strokes9Radical心Frequency#96972DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese culture, especially among younger people, 怼 is often used humorously or sarcastically in social media contexts, such as when playfully 'attacking' friends during banter. This reflects a culture that values directness in expressing feelings, albeit often in a light-hearted way.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with a frowning face (the character 怼) that looks like they are glaring at someone in disdain. The left side, 心 (heart), suggests that this strong emotion comes from deep within, while the right side, 兑 (to exchange), can remind you of the exchange of harsh words when someone is angry.

Meanings of 怼

duì(dui4)
1hatred, resentment; to dislike, to hate
2dislike
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About 怼

怼Simplified
懟Traditional
9Strokes
心Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 怼

Quick Contrast

怨 (yuàn) - use 怼 for a more intense, immediate expression of irritation, while 怨 conveys a deeper, more lingering resentment.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 怼 with similar terms expressing dislike, such as 嫌 (xián), which carries a lighter connotation. It is more informal and commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Be cautious with tones; 怼 is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 怼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your conversational skills at an intermediate level. It connects to other emotion-related words like 恨 (hèn, to hate) and 嫌 (xián, to dislike), allowing students to express feelings more nuanced.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 怼 in formal contexts, where softer expressions would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我怼这个计划' (I dislike this plan) in a business meeting would be too harsh; instead, use '我对这个计划有一些顾虑' (I have some concerns about this plan).

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Etymology of 怼

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)心
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Phonetic (sound)对
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Case file: 怼

  1. 1The meaning half心 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half对 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayheart
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 怼?

Decomposition of 怼

IDS Structure⿱对心
怼Full Character
=
对dui4
top
心xin1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 怼?

How to say hatred, resentment; to dislike, to hate in Chinese

“hatred, resentment; to dislike, to hate” in Chinese is怼duì

The character 怼 (duì) conveys feelings of hatred, resentment, or strong dislike towards someone or something. It is often used in colloquial contexts to express frustration or irritation, particularly in interpersonal relationships or social situations.

When to use 怼

Learners often confuse 怼 with similar terms expressing dislike, such as 嫌 (xián), which carries a lighter connotation. It is more informal and commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Be cautious with tones; 怼 is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change the meaning entirely.

怼 or something close to it

怨 (yuàn) - use 怼 for a more intense, immediate expression of irritation, while 怨 conveys a deeper, more lingering resentment.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 怼 in formal contexts, where softer expressions would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我怼这个计划' (I dislike this plan) in a business meeting would be too harsh; instead, use '我对这个计划有一些顾虑' (I have some concerns about this plan).

Write 怼

怼

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Word Family of 怼

Words Containing This Character1
怼duìto call out懟
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Compound Meaning

What does 怼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 怼

You can say '我对这个人很怼' (I really dislike this person) to express strong feelings.

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