Use '可恨' to describe people or actions that are truly detestable and evoke strong feelings of hatred.
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- Expresses strong dislike or hatred.
- Used for people or actions causing anger.
- Implies something is detestable or abominable.
Overview
“可恨”是一个形容词，用来表达对某人或某事极度的厌恶、憎恨或不满。它通常用于描述那些行为恶劣、道德败坏或者造成严重不良后果的人或事。这个词带有强烈的情感色彩，表示说话人对对象持非常负面的评价。
“可恨”通常直接用来形容人或事。它可以放在名词前面作定语，也可以放在动词（如“是”、“觉得”、“认为”）后面作谓语或补语。例如，“那个小偷真可恨！”或者“他的行为太可恨了。”
这个词经常出现在描述犯罪、背叛、不公、灾难或任何引起强烈愤慨的情况中。在日常对话中，人们可能会用它来表达对欺骗、剥削或残忍行为的愤怒。在文学作品或新闻报道中，也常用来形容反派角色或令人发指的事件。
与“可恨”相似的词语包括“讨厌”、“憎恨”、“可恶”。“讨厌”的程度比“可恨”轻，通常指引起反感或不快。“憎恨”和“可恨”都表达了强烈的负面情绪，但“憎恨”更侧重于内心的仇恨感，“可恨”则更侧重于对外部行为或结果的评价。“可恶”与“可恨”非常接近，都表示令人厌恶和憎恨，但在某些语境下，“可恶”可能更侧重于行为的恶劣，而“可恨”可能更侧重于其造成的后果或令人产生的恨意。
Examples
那个侵略者的行为真是可恨！
everydayThe actions of that invader are truly hateful!
他对无辜者施加的残酷手段令人可恨。
formalThe cruel methods he inflicted upon the innocent are detestable.
他那么说我，真可恨！
informalIt's so hateful that he said that to me!
这种剥削劳动者的行为在道义上是可恨的。
academicThis exploitation of laborers is morally reprehensible.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
真可恨
truly hateful
太可恨了
so hateful
可恨的家伙
hateful fellow/scoundrel
Often Confused With
'可恨' expresses a much stronger emotion of hatred and anger, usually reserved for serious wrongdoing. '讨厌' is a milder term for dislike or annoyance.
'可恶' is very similar to '可恨' and often interchangeable, both meaning detestable or abominable. '可恨' might slightly emphasize the resulting feeling of hatred more, while '可恶' can focus more on the inherent wickedness of the action or person.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This word carries a strong negative connotation and should be used when you genuinely feel hatred or strong condemnation. It is not typically used for mild dislikes. Be mindful of the intensity of the emotion you wish to convey.
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse '可恨' for situations that only warrant milder terms like '讨厌' (dislike/annoyance). It's important to reserve '可恨' for genuinely detestable actions or people.
Tips
Focus on Strong Negative Feelings
Remember '可恨' is for things that truly anger you or make you feel disgusted, not just minor annoyances.
Avoid Overuse
Using '可恨' too often can make your language sound overly aggressive or dramatic.
Expressing Moral Outrage
In Chinese culture, expressing strong moral disapproval through words like '可恨' is often reserved for serious transgressions.
Word Origin
The character '可' (kě) here acts as an intensifier or marker of possibility/appropriateness, while '恨' (hèn) means 'hate'. Together, '可恨' signifies something that warrants or is capable of being hated.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, expressing strong negative emotions like hatred is often done with caution. '可恨' is typically reserved for situations involving significant moral failings, betrayal, or cruelty, reflecting a strong sense of justice and disapproval.
Memory Tip
Think of '可' (can/able) combined with '恨' (hate). If someone or something *can* be hated, it's '可恨'. Imagine a villain doing something so bad you say, 'They are truly able to be hated!'
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“可恨”比“讨厌”的程度更深。“讨厌”表示不喜欢或觉得烦，而“可恨”则表达了强烈的憎恶和愤恨，通常是因为对方做了非常坏的事情。
通常情况下，“可恨”主要用来形容人和人的行为，因为“恨”是一种强烈的情绪。虽然偶尔有人会用它来形容带来不幸的事件或物品，但这不太常见，且语气会比较夸张。
在非常正式或需要保持礼貌的场合，如商务会议或与长辈交谈时，直接使用“可恨”可能会显得不够得体。在这种情况下，可以考虑使用更委婉的表达方式。
“可恨”带有非常强烈的负面语气，表达了说话人极度的不满、愤怒和憎恶。使用这个词时，要确保语境确实需要如此强烈的表达。
Test Yourself
那个骗子偷走了老奶奶的全部积蓄，真是太______了！
这里描述的是一个非常恶劣的行为，引起了强烈的愤慨，所以应该用“可恨”。
以下哪个词最接近“可恨”的意思？
“可恶”和“可恨”都表示极度厌恶和憎恨，是最接近的选项。
组成句子：他、了、如此、可恨、行为
“他的行为如此可恨”是一个完整且符合语法逻辑的句子，表达了对某人行为的强烈不满。
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Summary
Use '可恨' to describe people or actions that are truly detestable and evoke strong feelings of hatred.
- Expresses strong dislike or hatred.
- Used for people or actions causing anger.
- Implies something is detestable or abominable.
Focus on Strong Negative Feelings
Remember '可恨' is for things that truly anger you or make you feel disgusted, not just minor annoyances.
Avoid Overuse
Using '可恨' too often can make your language sound overly aggressive or dramatic.
Expressing Moral Outrage
In Chinese culture, expressing strong moral disapproval through words like '可恨' is often reserved for serious transgressions.
Examples
4 of 4那个侵略者的行为真是可恨！
The actions of that invader are truly hateful!
他对无辜者施加的残酷手段令人可恨。
The cruel methods he inflicted upon the innocent are detestable.
他那么说我，真可恨！
It's so hateful that he said that to me!
这种剥削劳动者的行为在道义上是可恨的。
This exploitation of laborers is morally reprehensible.
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有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
佩服
B1To admire; to respect.
