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宿怨

sù yuàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
an old grudge / old scores to settle
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-6648f2d3699a4e0f. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

宿怨 宿怨 [su4 yuan4] /an old grudge/old scores to settle/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 宿
    sù

    lodge for the night / old / former

    xiǔ

    night / classifier for nights

    xiù

    constellation

    Sù

    surname Su

  • 怨
    yuàn

    to blame / (bound form) resentment; hatred; grudge

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.