以德报怨 yǐdébàoyuàn to return good for evil Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 以 yǐ preposition by means of to use; by means of; with; using the tool or method introduced德 dé kindness favor; kindness; grace or a benefit bestowed upon someone报怨 報怨 bàoyuàn to avenge To pay back a score; to get revenge for a grievance or hatred