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芥蒂 (jiè dì) — (figurative) grudge, ill feeling, barrier (in a relationship)

Definition

芥蒂 (gài) names a lingering emotional barrier or unspoken grudge between people — not a small annoyance, but something that takes open communication to clear. Almost always appears with 消除 or 心里有.

noun
(figurative) grudgeill feelingbarrier (in a relationship)

Examples

  • 芥蒂。
    Tā men zhī jiān zǎo jiù méi yǒu jiè dì le.
    There are no hard feelings between them anymore.
  • 芥蒂。
    Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā xīn lǐ yì zhí yǒu jiè dì.
    This matter has left a lingering grudge in his heart.
  • ，芥蒂。
    Jīng guò tǎn chéng gōu tōng, liǎng rén zhōng yú xiāo chú le jiè dì.
    After honest communication, the two finally cleared up their ill feelings.

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