贪图 (tān tú) — to covet; to hanker after (sth undeserved or shortsighted)
Définition
贪图 (tāntú) means to covet or hanker after something you shouldn't pursue — comfort, small gains, fame, profit — often with a sense of shortsightedness or moral flaw. It is stronger and more negative than just 想要 ('want'); collocates with 名利, 安逸, 小便宜.
verb
to covetto hanker after (sth undeserved or shortsighted)
Exemples
- 贪图，。Tā tān tú ān yì, bú yuàn yì chī kǔ.He hankers after comfort and isn't willing to endure hardship.
- 贪图，。Bié tān tú xiǎo pián yi, zuì hòu kě néng chī dà kuī.Don't covet petty advantages — you may end up suffering big losses.
- 贪图，。Hěn duō rén tān tú míng lì, què hū lüè le zhēn zhèng de xìng fú.Many people seek fame and profit but overlook true happiness.
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