报
复

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The word "报复" is formed by combining the character "报", which denotes repaying or retribution, with "复", which signifies returning or responding, so together they convey the concept of retaliating or seeking revenge through the act of repaying a wrong with a similar action.

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他想报复别人。

Tā xiǎng bàofù biérén.

He wants to take revenge on others.

她计划报复她的朋友。

Tā jìhuà bàofù tā de péngyou.

She plans to take revenge on her friend.

因为被欺骗，他决定报复。

Yīnwèi bèi qīpiàn, tā juédìng bàofù.

Because he was deceived, he decided to take revenge.

如果你伤害他，他可能会报复你。

Rúguǒ nǐ shānghài tā, tā kěnéng huì bàofù nǐ.

If you hurt him, he might take revenge on you.

尽管他知道报复不会带来快乐，但他还是无法放下报复的念头。

Jǐnguǎn tā zhīdào bàofù bù huì dàilái kuàilè, dàn tā háishì wúfǎ fàngxià bàofù de niàntou.

Even though he knows that revenge won't bring happiness, he still can't let go of the thought of revenge.

Word Definition - 报复

bào fù to make reprisals; to retaliate; revenge; retaliation

Individual Character Details

报 bào
复 fù, fù, fù