family feud; hereditary enmity; bitter enemy
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family feud; hereditary enmity lasting generations
Refers to deep-seated hatred passed down through generations between families or groups. Can refer to the people involved or the grudge itself.
Tā他
men们
liǎng两
jiā家
shì是
shì世
chóu仇
，
yǐ已
jīng经
dòu斗
le了
sān三
dài代
rén人
le了
。
The two families have been bitter enemies for three generations.
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
jiǎng讲
shù述
le了
liǎng两
gè个
jiā家
zú族
zhī之
jiān间
de的
shì世
chóu仇
。
This novel tells the story of a feud between two clans.
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Shì世
chóu仇
nán难
jiě解
nán难
fēn分
，
zuì最
zhōng终
dǎo导
zhì致
le了
bēi悲
jù剧
de的
fā发
shēng生
。
The hereditary enmity was impossible to resolve, eventually leading to tragedy.
Jǐn尽
guǎn管
shì是
shì世
chóu仇
，
dàn但
nián年
qīng轻
yī一
dài代
jué决
dìng定
fàng放
xià下
chóu仇
hèn恨
。
Despite being hereditary enemies, the younger generation decided to let go of the hatred.