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eye for an eye in Chinese

eye for an eye in Chinese is 以眼还眼.

eye for an eye in Chinese

以眼还眼

noun

Pronounced: yǐ yǎn huán yǎn

(idiom) Compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting an identical injury on that person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "eye for an eye" in Chinese?

"eye for an eye" in Chinese is 以眼还眼.

How do you pronounce 以眼还眼?

"eye for an eye" in Chinese is 以眼还眼, pronounced "yǐ yǎn huán yǎn".

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