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复仇
fùchóu
Description
复仇的意思是别人伤害了你，你就去报复他，让他也受到伤害。
The meaning of "复仇" is that when someone hurts you, you retaliate and cause them harm in return.
这个词常常出现在电影和小说里。
This word often appears in movies and novels.
Meanings
复仇fùchóu
to take revenge; to avenge
他一直想为父亲复仇。
He has always wanted to avenge his father.
复仇fùchóu
revenge; vengeance
这是一个关于复仇的故事。
This is a story about revenge.
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Notes
- Etymology
复 (to return/repay) + 仇 (hatred/enemy), literally 'to repay a grudge'.
- Nuance
复仇 is more formal and literary; 报仇 is more common in everyday speech.
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