| 爱憎分明 |
ài zēng fēn míng |
to make a clear difference between what one likes and what one hates / to have well-defined likes and dislikes |
| 爱 |
ài |
to love; to be fond of; to like / affection / to be inclined (to do sth); to tend to (happen) |
| 爱憎 |
ài zēng |
love and hate |
| 憎 |
zēng |
to detest |
| 分 |
fēn |
to divide; to separate / to distribute; to allocate / to distinguish (good and bad) / (bound form) branch of (an organization); sub- (as in 分局) / fraction / one tenth (of certain units) / unit of length equivalent to 0.33 cm / minute (unit of time) / minute (angular measurement unit) / a point (in sports or games) / 0.01 yuan (unit of money) |
| 分 |
fèn |
part / share / ingredient / component |
| 分明 |
fēn míng |
clear / distinct / evidently / clearly |
| 明 |
Míng |
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God |
| 明 |
míng |
bright / opposite: dark 暗 / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods |