打是疼,骂是爱打是疼,罵是愛打是疼,罵是愛

hitting is caring, scolding is love

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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use

Meaning: Strict discipline from elders, or squabbling between lovers or spouses, is said to come from affection. Often used jokingly or to excuse harshness.

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Simplified: 打是疼,骂是爱
Traditional (Taiwan): 打是疼,罵是愛
Pinyin: dǎ shì téng,mà shì ài
Bopomofo: ㄉㄚˇ ㄕˋ ㄊㄥˊ,ㄇㄚˋ ㄕˋ ㄞˋ

Written with HSK 5 vocabulary, at CEFR level B2.

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