反目 (fǎn mù) — to have a falling out (especially between spouses, siblings, or close relations)
Definition
反目 (fǎn mù) means 'to fall out bitterly' — specifically between close relations (spouses, siblings, family). The 反 + 目 framing implies turning one's eyes against someone, so it is stronger and more hostile than a casual quarrel.
verb
to have a falling out (especially between spouses, siblings, or close relations)
Examples
- 反目。Nà duì fū qī yīn wèi qián de wèn tí fǎn mù le.That couple fell out over money issues.
- 反目。Jiě mèi zhī jiān bú yīng gāi qīng yì fǎn mù.Sisters should not easily fall out.
- ，。Tā men liǎ fǎn le mù, zài yě bù shuō huà le.The two of them fell out and no longer speak to each other.
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