jyun1 jyun1 soeng1 bou3冤冤相報冤冤相报

Jyutpingjyun1 jyun1 soeng1 bou3

Yaleyūn yūn sēung bou

Definition

Revenge breeds further revenge; a vicious cycle of mutual retaliation.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong moral warning against the endless cycle of retaliation. It is frequently used to advise someone to let go of a grudge or to stop a conflict before it escalates further. The phrase implies that seeking vengeance only leads to more suffering for both parties involved.

Examples

jyun1冤jyun1冤soeng1相bou3報gei2幾si4時sin1先zi3至jyun4完aa4呀？

When will this cycle of revenge ever end?

m4唔hou2好zoi3再gaau2搞laa1啦，jyun1冤jyun1冤soeng1相bou3報mou5冇ji3意si1思㗎。

Stop doing this, there is no point in continuing this cycle of revenge.

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple description of revenge, but it specifically emphasizes the repetitive and cyclical nature of the conflict. It is not used to describe a single act of retaliation, but rather the ongoing back and forth between two sides.