恩怨

ēn yuàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

仇恨

chóu hèn

to hate

the hatred aspect of 恩怨

感恩

gǎn ēn

to be grateful

the gratitude aspect of 恩怨

Synonyms

1 item

恩仇

ēn chóu

debt of gratitude coupled with duty to avenge

referring to both kindness and enmity

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

to blame

favor

恩怨