jyun3 han6怨恨
Jyutpingjyun3 han6
Yaleyun hahn
Definition
Resentment, grudge, or enmity; a feeling of unexpressed dissatisfaction and hatred.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Carries a heavy, lingering emotional weight compared to simple annoyance or anger. It often implies a deep seated feeling that has been built up over a long period rather than a sudden reaction to a single event. While it can be used in casual speech, it is inherently a serious term that describes a state of mind rather than a fleeting mood.
Examples
His heart is full of resentment, it is hard to let go.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor disagreements or temporary frustration, as it implies a much more intense and personal level of hostility. It is not a synonym for general unhappiness or being upset.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
