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The character "怨" derives from an early compositional logic that pairs the phonetic element "夗" with the semantic element "心", meaning heart, to form a graph representing a heart under duress, thus conveying the sense of resentment or grievance. This structural combination has endured, visually anchoring the character to its core meaning of harbored ill will or complaint across historical periods. While its fundamental signification of resentment has remained constant in classical and modern usage, the term has expanded within various compounds and contexts to encompass shades of meaning like bitterness, discontent, and enduring grudges, reflecting subtle shifts in application while retaining its etymological connection to the emotional state of the heart.
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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。