Definition
贪图 means to seek or covet something desirable, almost always with a negative connotation — it implies wanting an easy gain or pleasure that you don't deserve or that comes at a cost. Common objects include 小便宜 'petty advantages', 安逸 'comfort/ease', 享受 'enjoyment', or 名利 'fame and profit'. The verb carries a moral judgment: the speaker disapproves of the desire. It is used as a transitive verb and always takes an object.
v.
to covetto hanker after (sth undeserved or shortsighted)
Examples
- 贪图，。Tā tān tú ānyì, bù yuànyì chī kǔ.He hankers after comfort and isn't willing to endure hardship.
- 贪图，。Bié tān tú xiǎo piányi, zuìhòu kěnéng chī dà kuī.Don't covet petty advantages — you may end up suffering big losses.
- 贪图，。Hěnduō rén tān tú mínglì, què hūlüè le zhēnzhèng de xìngfú.Many people seek fame and profit but overlook true happiness.
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