睚眦必报 in English ya2 zi4 bi4 bao4 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to seek revenge over a dirty look (idiomatic expression)
  • metaphorically small-minded
  • vindictive

Simplified Characters

睚 眦 必 报

Traditional Characters

睚 眥 必 報

Pinyin

ya2 zi4 bi4 bao4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

睚ya2corner of the eye 眦zi4corner of the eye 必bi4certainly 报bao4to announce