old grudge; long-standing resentment
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
old grudge; long-standing resentment or enmity
formalRefers to deep-seated hatred or resentment carried over a long period. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe lasting enmity between individuals, groups, or nations. Synonymous with 夙怨.
Liǎng两
guó国
zhī之
jiān间
de的
sù宿
yuàn怨
zhōng终
yú于
huà化
jiě解
le了
。
The long-standing enmity between the two countries was finally resolved.
Tā他
men们
yīn因
wèi为
shāng商
yè业
jìng竞
zhēng争
jié结
xià下
le了
sù宿
yuàn怨
。
They developed a deep-seated grudge due to business competition.
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Sù宿
yuàn怨
wèi未
xiāo消
，
xīn新
chóu仇
yòu又
qǐ起
。
The old resentment had not yet faded, and new hatred arose.