雪恨 (xuě hèn) — to wreak vengeance; to avenge

Definition

雪恨 is a literary verb meaning to avenge a grievance — ‘wreak vengeance, settle a score.’ Often paired with 报仇 (to take revenge), it stresses wiping out the hatred rather than the act of revenge itself.

verb
to wreak vengeanceto avenge

Examples

  • Tā zhōng yú bào le chóu, xuě le hèn.
    He finally got his revenge and avenged the wrong.
  • Bù xuě cǐ hèn, shì bú bà xiū.
    If I don't avenge this, I'll never stop.
  • 雪恨
    Tā fā shì yào xuě hèn, wèi jiā rén tǎo huí gōng dào.
    She swore to avenge and seek justice for her family.

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