1. A bitter enemy from a former life, signifying deep-seated resentment. 2. (Affectionate) A beloved person with whom one shares a fated, complex relationship.
他们俩虽然总是吵吵闹闹，却像是一对夙世冤家，分也分不开。
Though they constantly bicker, they seem like fated adversaries or lovers from a past life, always inseparable.
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Ancient
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Legend has it that after Xia Song was dismissed from his prime minister position, he harbored deep resentment towards Shi Jie. This was because he saw phrases in Shi Jie's 'Ode to Virtue' preface, such as 'everyone rejoiced upon Xia Song's dismissal,' which deeply angered him.
In his desire for revenge, Xia Song set up a water-land dharma assembly. Beside it, he often placed a memorial tablet inscribed with 'Shi Jie, my fated enemy from a past life,' using this as a way to vent his fury.
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