take revenge; avenge
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to take revenge; to avenge
literaryA literary and somewhat formal term, often implying a deep-seated grievance. Can be used literally or metaphorically.
Tā他
wèi为
jiā家
zú族
de的
chǐ耻
rǔ辱
jué决
xīn心
fù复
chóu仇
。
He is determined to avenge the disgrace brought upon his family.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
jiǎng讲
shù述
le了
yī一
gè个
jīng经
diǎn典
de的
fù复
chóu仇
gù故
shi事
。
This movie tells a classic revenge story.
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Jūn君
zǐ子
fù复
chóu仇
，
shí十
nián年
bù不
wǎn晚
。
A gentleman can wait ten years to get his revenge. (A proverb meaning revenge can wait for the right opportunity.)
Fù复
chóu仇
de的
huǒ火
yàn焰
zài在
tā他
xiōng胸
zhōng中
rán燃
shāo烧
。
The flame of vengeance burned in his heart.
Tā他
jī击
bài败
duì对
shǒu手
，
chéng成
gōng功
fù复
chóu仇
。
He defeated his opponent, successfully getting his revenge.