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物欲
wùyù
Description
物欲是指人想买东西、想拥有很多东西的欲望。
"物欲" refers to the desire to buy things and own many possessions.
有的人物欲很强，看到喜欢的就想买。
Some people have strong "物欲" and want to buy things they like when they see them.
Meanings
物欲wùyù
desire for material things; materialistic desire
他的物欲很低，东西不多也很开心。
He has low material desires and is happy with few things.
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Notes
- Etymology
物 (things, material) + 欲 (desire), literally "desire for things".
- Nuance
often carries a slightly negative tone, implying excessive craving for possessions.
In videos
“我对这些很大的东西，我也没有太高的物欲。”
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