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The character 怨 is structured with the semantic component 心, representing the heart or mind, and the component 夗, which functions phonetically and carries associations of bending or distress. This construction etymologically conveys the idea of a heart weighed down by negative emotions, leading to its core meaning of resentment or grudge. In early Chinese texts, the character was used to express blame, hatred, and overt complaint. Over time, while retaining this fundamental sense, its application broadened to include various nuances of displeasure and grievance within literary and common usage.
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他总是抱怨工作。
她心中充满怨恨。
顾客对服务没有怨言。
我们不应该互相怨恨。
长期的抱怨会损害人际关系。
她将内心的怨愤倾诉了出来。
怨怼的情绪需要及时疏导。
切勿因小事而心生怨艾。