() — envy (bound form); hatred (bound form)

Definition

嫉 is a bound morpheme meaning 'envy' or 'hatred' — it is never used alone. It combines with 妒 (嫉妒, jealousy/envy) and 恨 (嫉恨, hatred/resentment).

bound form
envy (bound form)hatred (bound form)

Examples

  • Tā fēi cháng jí dù bié rén de chéng gōng.
    He is very jealous of others' success.
  • Tā xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le jí hèn.
    Her heart is full of envy and hatred.
  • Tā duì huài rén jí è rú chóu.
    He hates evil like an enemy.

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