报
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The word 报应 is formed by combining the character 报, which denotes repayment or retribution, with the character 应, which denotes response or effect; together they create a compound meaning where actions incur corresponding consequences, specifically moral or cosmic retribution.

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这是他应得的报应。

Zhè shì tā yīng dé de bàoyìng.

This is the retribution he deserves.

坏人最终会有报应。

Huàirén zuìzhōng huì yǒu bàoyìng.

Bad people will eventually face retribution.

他因为欺骗而受到报应。

Tā yīnwèi qīpiàn ér shòudào bàoyìng.

He suffered retribution because of deception.

他的报应很快就来了。

Tā de bàoyìng hěn kuài jiù lái le.

His retribution came quickly.

如果你继续作恶，迟早会遭报应的。

Rúguǒ nǐ jìxù zuò'è, chízǎo huì zāo bàoyìng de.

If you continue to do evil, you will eventually face retribution.

Word Definition - 报应

bào yìng (Buddhism) divine retribution; karma

Individual Character Details

报 bào
应 yīng, yīng, yìng