恩怨

ēn yuàn

CL 桩 zhuāng 段 duàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. gratitude and grudges
2. resentment
3. grudges
4. grievances

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 仇恨 chóu hèn 仇恨 chóu hèn to hate the hatred aspect of 恩怨: to hate
• 感恩 gǎn ēn 感恩 gǎn ēn to be grateful the gratitude aspect of 恩怨: to be grateful

Synonyms

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• 恩仇 ēn chóu 恩仇 ēn chóu debt of gratitude coupled with duty to avenge referring to both kindness and enmity: debt of gratitude coupled with duty to avenge

Usage notes

Collocations

Often appears as 个人恩怨 (personal grudges) or 恩怨分明 (clear distinction between gratitude and grudges).

Common mistakes

恩怨 is a balanced pair; using it to describe pure resentment or pure gratitude misses the nuance. Do not use for one-sided feelings.

Example Sentences

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这件事涉及个人 恩怨 。

This matter involves personal gratitude and grudges.

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Child Words of 恩怨

• 怨 怨 yuàn: to blame
• 恩 恩 ēn: favor