恨 (hèn) - Hate, resentment, regret — a strong feeling of & to detest

恨Tone 4

hèn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

枫惠

恨 · hèn

Hate, resentment, regret — a strong feeling of dislike or animosity;

to detest;

to bear a grudge;

also used to express deep regret.

Hate, resentment, regret — a strong feeling ofto detestto bear a grudge

Usage highlights

Hate and resentmentRegret and remorseHatred towards enemiesBitter hatredResentment and indignationHate to the bone

Synonyms

  • 怨— resentment, blame
  • 憎— detest, abhor
  • 仇— enmity, hostility

Antonyms

  • 爱— love
  • 喜— like, delight
  • 悦— pleasure, joy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I hate injustice (恨不公).
  • He regrets his past mistakes (悔恨过去的错误).
  • She harbors deep resentment (心怀怨恨).
  • There is no hatred between them (他们之间没有恨).

Collocations

  • Hate and resentment(怨恨)
  • Regret and remorse(悔恨)
  • Hatred towards enemies(仇恨)
  • Bitter hatred(痛恨)
  • Resentment and indignation(愤恨)
  • Hate to the bone(恨之入骨)

Idioms

  • Deep-seated hatred(深仇大恨)
  • Hate iron for not becoming steel(恨铁不成钢)
  • Regret it too late(悔恨交加)
  • Hate to see someone go(恨别)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian ethics, excessive hatred is discouraged in favor of harmony and forgiveness.
  • The character appears in many classical poems expressing regret over separation or unfulfilled desires.
  • Buddhist philosophy views hatred as one of the three poisons that cause suffering.

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