妒嫉 (dù jí) — to be jealous of; to envy
Definition
妒嫉 (dùjí) is a literary, written word for jealousy/envy over others' success, looks, or talent — more formal than the everyday 嫉妒. The two characters are interchangeable here.
verb
to be jealous ofto envy
Examples
- 妒嫉。Tā zǒng shì dù jí tóng shì de chéng gōng.She is always jealous of her colleagues' success.
- 妒嫉，。Bú yào dù jí bié rén, zuò hǎo zì jǐ jiù gòu le.Don't be jealous of others; just be yourself enough.
- 妒嫉。Wǒ chéng rèn wǒ yǒu diǎn dù jí tā de cái huá.I admit I am a bit jealous of his talent.
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