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羡慕
xiànmù
Description
羡慕的意思是看到别人有好的东西或好的事情，自己也很想要。
The meaning of 羡慕 is seeing others have good things or good events and wanting them yourself.
这个词常常表示一种正面的心情，不是坏事。
This word often expresses a positive feeling, not a bad thing.
Meanings
羡慕xiànmù
to admire and wish to have what someone else has
我很羡慕你会说三种语言。
I'm really envious that you can speak three languages.
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Notes
- Etymology
羡 means to admire/covet, 慕 means to yearn for; together they intensify the feeling.
- Nuance
羡慕 is positive admiration, while 嫉妒 (jealousy) carries a negative, resentful tone.
In videos
“我一直很羡慕你的性格很好”
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