妒 (dù) — jealousy, envy
Definition
妒 (dù) is a written, literary word for jealousy or envy — used almost only in the set phrase 嫉妒. In everyday speech, say 嫉妒 or 眼红 instead.
noun
jealousyenvy
Examples
- 。Tā de chéng gōng yǐn fā le bié rén de jí dù.His success aroused others' envy.
- ，。Tā xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le jí dù, dàn shén me dōu méi shuō.Her heart was full of jealousy, but she said nothing.
- 。Bú yào yīn wèi jí dù ér shāng hài tā rén.Don't hurt others because of envy.
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