sau4 han6仇恨
Jyutpingsau4 han6
Yalesàuh hahn
Definition
Hatred, hostility, or a deep-seated grudge caused by perceived harm.
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How it's used
Refers to a deep, often long-standing animosity that goes beyond simple dislike or annoyance. It is frequently used in formal contexts, news reports, or dramatic storytelling to describe intense social or personal conflicts. In casual daily speech, people are more likely to use 憎 to express the feeling of hating someone.
Examples
There is a lot of hatred between their two families.
Why are you so full of hatred towards him?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe minor annoyances or temporary frustrations. It implies a serious, heavy emotional burden or a historical conflict, so using it for trivial matters sounds overly dramatic or unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
