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恩怨

Mandarin · pinyin ēn yuàn

gratitude and grudges
resentment
grudges
grievances

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恩: ēn · kindness, mercy, charity
怨: yuàn · hatred, enmity, resentment

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1–4 · en1 yuan4

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jan1 jyun3

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noun

(literally) feelings of gratitude and resentment; gratitude and grudges
(specifically) affection and friction between a couple; love-hate relationship of a couple
(specifically) resentment; grievances; old scores; animosity

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