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怀恨在心 (huái hèn zài xīn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To harbor resentment or hold a grudge in one's heart.

Definition (中文解释)

把怨恨藏在心里。形容对人记下仇恨,以伺机报复。

Derivation (典故出处)

明·冯梦龙《警世通言》第二十四回知县听玉姐说了一会,叫‘皮氏,想你见那男子弃旧迎新,你怀恨在心,药死亲夫,此情理或有之。’”

Example (造句示例)

She felt betrayed and held a grudge against him for years.