打是疼,罵是愛

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Chinese

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beat; strike; break
beat; strike; break; mix up; build; fight; fetch; make; tie up; issue; shoot; calculate; since; from; dozen
 
be; yes; this
(it) hurts; love fondly; ache
(it) hurts; love fondly; ache; pain; sore
 
scold; abuse be; yes; this
to love; affection; to be fond of
to love; affection; to be fond of; to like
 
trad. (打是疼,罵是愛)
simp. (打是疼,骂是爱)
alternative forms 打是親,罵是愛打是亲,骂是爱
Literally: “Beating is (a sign of) affection, (and) cursing is (a sign of) love.”

Pronunciation

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Proverb

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打是疼,罵是愛

  1. Sometimes harsh words or deeds can demonstrate one's love; Tough love is sometimes the only way.