忌恨 (jì hèn) — spite; resentment; envy and hatred
Definition
A formal noun for deep, lingering resentment toward someone — stronger and more literary than everyday 恨, often implying envy mixed with hatred.
noun
spiteresentmentenvy and hatred
Examples
- 忌恨，。Tā huái zhe yì kē jì hèn de xīn, duì chéng gōng rén shì lěng cháo rè fěng.He harbored a heart of spite, sneering at successful people.
- 忌恨。Zhè zhǒng wú duān de jì hèn zhī huì shāng hài zì jǐ.This kind of groundless resentment only hurts oneself.
- 忌恨，。Tā wú fǎ yǎn shì xīn zhōng de jì hèn, yǎn shén chōng mǎn le dí yì.She couldn't hide the envy and hate in her heart; her eyes were full of hostility.
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