仇家 (chóu) — enemy, foe

Definition

A personal enemy tied to a long-standing grudge (恩怨), not just a rival. Contrast with 敌人 (general adversary, often in war/conflict) and 仇人 (a person who wronged you).

noun
enemyfoe
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 仇家
    Tā yǒu hěn duō chóu, yīn wèi tā zài shāng chǎng shàng dé zuì le hěn duō rén.
    He has many enemies because he offended many people in the business world.
  • 仇家
    Zhè ge chóu yì zhí zài àn zhōng zhǎo tā de má fan.
    This enemy has been secretly causing him trouble.
  • 仇家
    Tā jué dìng hé nà ge chóu huà jiě duō nián de ēn yuàn.
    He decided to resolve the long-standing grudge with that enemy.

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