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The character 怨 is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic heart radical 心 at the bottom and the phonetic component 夗 on top. The presence of 心 ties it to emotions and psychological states. Its core meaning is to harbor resentment, feel enmity, or hold a grudge over a perceived wrong. It is often used in contexts of blaming, complaining, or expressing deep dissatisfaction, emphasizing a lingering negative feeling rather than a sudden outburst.
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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。