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忌妒
jìdu
Description
忌妒是看到别人有好的东西，自己心里觉得不高兴、不舒服。
"忌妒" is feeling unhappy or uncomfortable inside when seeing others have good things.
很多人会忌妒别人的成功或者漂亮的样子。
Many people feel "忌妒" toward others' success or good looks.
Meanings
忌妒jìdu
to be jealous of; to envy
她忌妒同事比她更受欢迎。
She is jealous that her colleague is more popular than she is.
忌妒jìdu
jealousy; envy
他心里满是忌妒。
He is full of jealousy.
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Notes
- Nuance
忌妒 and 嫉妒 are near-synonyms; 羡慕 is neutral admiration without ill feeling.
- Etymology
忌 (to resent/avoid) + 妒 (to envy), both carrying negative feeling toward others.
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