仇恨

chóuhèn

to hate

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"仇恨" (chóuhèn) refers to a deep, intense hatred or enmity, often between individuals or groups. It conveys a strong emotional hostility that can persist over time.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in contexts involving personal betrayal, social conflicts, or historical grievances. It often appears in discussions about the negative consequences of holding onto hatred.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 仇恨情绪 (chóuhèn qíngxù): feelings of hatred, emphasizing emotional state.
  • 充满仇恨 (chōngmǎn chóuhèn): filled with hatred, describing a person's attitude.
  • 消除仇恨 (xiāochú chóuhèn): to eliminate hatred, often used in reconciliation contexts.

Usage Notes

"仇恨" is stronger and more formal than simple words for dislike or anger. It implies a lasting and deep-seated hostility. Avoid confusing it with "" alone, which can be used more broadly for regret or resentment. "仇恨" specifically highlights the aspect of enmity or hatred often linked to conflict or revenge.

Example Sentences

他对那个背叛他的朋友充满了仇恨。

Tā duì nàgè bèipàn tā de péngyǒu chōngmǎnle chóuhèn.

He is filled with hatred towards the friend who betrayed him.

仇恨只会让人失去理智,无法解决问题。

Chóuhèn zhǐ huì ràng rén shīqù lǐzhì, wúfǎ jiějué wèntí.

Hatred only causes people to lose reason and cannot solve problems.

历史上的仇恨往往导致长期的冲突和战争。

Lìshǐ shàng de chóuhèn wǎngwǎng dǎozhì chángqī de chōngtú hé zhànzhēng.

Historical hatred often leads to long-term conflicts and wars.