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怨恨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
怨恨yuànhènto resentHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7197, Very Hard
怨恨yuànhènto harbor a grudge againstHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7197, Very Hard
怨恨yuànhènto loatheHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7197, Very Hard
怨恨yuànhènresentmentHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7197, Very Hard
怨恨yuànhènrancorHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7197, Very Hard
yuànhèn(yuan4hen4)yuan hen T4
  1. 1to resent
  2. 2to harbor a grudge against
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March 24, 2026

怨恨yuànhèn(yuan4hen4)

怨恨 (yuan4 hen4) refers to a deep-seated feeling of resentment or grudge against someone or something. It is often used in contexts where someone feels wronged or injured, leading to ongoing bitterness or hostility towards the source of their pain.

Strokes18Frequency#7197DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, holding onto 怨恨 is often viewed negatively, as it can lead to social disharmony. The emphasis on maintaining harmony in relationships makes this word particularly relevant in discussions about interpersonal conflicts and resolutions.

Memory tip

Imagine a person holding a heavy stone (怨) in one hand, symbolizing their resentment, while a heart (恨) in the other hand is breaking. The stone represents the burden of holding onto ill feelings, and the heart illustrates the emotional pain caused by this grudge.

Meanings of 怨恨

yuànhèn(yuan4hen4)
1to resent
2to harbor a grudge against
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About 怨恨

怨恨Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 怨恨

Quick Contrast

怨 (to resent) vs 恨 (to hate) — use 怨恨 when the feeling is more about resentment than outright hatred.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 怨恨 with similar terms like 仇恨 (chóuhèn), which is more focused on hatred rather than resentment. This term is more commonly used in informal contexts, and it usually appears in discussions about personal relationships and emotional conflicts. Ensure to use the correct tones to convey the intended meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 怨恨 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be connected to emotions described in lower HSK levels, helping learners to express more complex feelings. Focus on building a vocabulary around emotions and relationships to enrich your language skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 怨恨 when they mean to express temporary annoyance; for example, saying '我对这个问题怨恨' (wǒ duì zhège wèntí yuàn hèn) is incorrect. Instead, use a term like 不满 (bù mǎn) for dissatisfaction.

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Component Characters

怨yuànto blame
HSK 79 strokes心
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恨hènto hate
HSK 69 strokes忄
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How to say to resent in Chinese

“to resent” in Chinese is怨恨yuànhèn

怨恨 (yuan4 hen4) refers to a deep-seated feeling of resentment or grudge against someone or something. It is often used in contexts where someone feels wronged or injured, leading to ongoing bitterness or hostility towards the source of their pain.

When to use 怨恨

Be careful not to confuse 怨恨 with similar terms like 仇恨 (chóuhèn), which is more focused on hatred rather than resentment. This term is more commonly used in informal contexts, and it usually appears in discussions about personal relationships and emotional conflicts. Ensure to use the correct tones to convey the intended meaning.

怨恨 or something close to it

怨 (to resent) vs 恨 (to hate) — use 怨恨 when the feeling is more about resentment than outright hatred.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 怨恨 when they mean to express temporary annoyance; for example, saying '我对这个问题怨恨' (wǒ duì zhège wèntí yuàn hèn) is incorrect. Instead, use a term like 不满 (bù mǎn) for dissatisfaction.

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怨恨 (yuan4 hen4) refers to resentment, while 仇恨 (chóuhèn) indicates a stronger sense of hatred. They both convey negative feelings but differ in intensity.

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