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冤家
yuānjia
Description
“冤家”本来是指自己讨厌的敌人，但现在也常常用来说自己又爱又恨的人，比如爱人或者很亲近的家人。
"冤家" originally referred to an enemy one dislikes, but now it is often used to describe someone one both loves and hates, such as a lover or a close family member.
Meanings
冤家yuānjia
enemy; foe; one you hate
他们两个是老冤家，一见面就吵。
They two are old enemies; they argue as soon as they meet.
冤家yuānjia
loved one you can't live with or without
你这个小冤家，真拿你没办法。
You little troublemaker, I really can't do anything with you.
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Notes
- Etymology
冤 (injustice/grievance) + 家 (person), literally a person of grievance.
- Nuance
often used affectionately for a lover or child, mixing love and complaint.
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