English–Chinese
“hate” in Chinese
How to say “hate” in Chinese
“Hate” in Chinese is 恨 (hèn).
An angry feeling held onto so strongly that it remains attached to the person or thing that caused it.
Example sentences with 恨
他因为被冤枉，一直怀恨在心。tā yīn wèi bèi yuān wǎng yì zhí huái hèn zài xīn
Because he was wronged, he has held a grudge ever since.
Tips for using 恨
- For everyday complaints, English speakers often say "I hate" without deep hostility, whereas this Chinese verb normally carries more emotional weight.
Other Chinese words for “hate”
我讨厌你。wǒ tǎo yàn nǐ
I hate you.