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以德报怨 Meaning
以德报怨
Learn the meaning of 以德报怨, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 以德报怨 means to return good for evil (idiom).
Meaning in English
To return good for evil (idiom)
| Chinese | 以德报怨 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi3 de2 bao4 yuan4 |
| Definitions | to return good for evil (idiom); to requite evil with good |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 以德报怨 mean?
以德报怨 means to return good for evil (idiom).
How do you pronounce 以德报怨?
以德报怨 is pronounced yi3 de2 bao4 yuan4 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 以德报怨 a Chinese idiom or saying?
以德报怨 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.