oán hận
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to resent very deeply; to feel animosity towards; to hold a grudge against
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
hold a grudge
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
giận hờn
(verb) to hold a grudge (against); to sulk
Tiếng Việt · via hold a grudge
Near equivalent
để bụng
(verb) to hold a grudge over trivialities
Tiếng Việt · via hold a grudge
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Common questions
What does “oán hận” mean?
(verb) to resent very deeply; to feel animosity towards; to hold a grudge against
Is “oán hận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hold a grudge” (English) — near equivalent.
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