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to be jealous

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ji2du4 • jídù

Meaning


Primary

to be jealous

Alternatives

be jealous, is jealous, jealous, jealousy, jealously

Mnemonic


嫉妒 To be jealous has the same meaning as both of its characters 嫉 to be jealous and 妒 to be jealous.

Usage


他 嫉妒 你 的 成就。

He is jealous of your achievements.

她 嫉妒 我 有 很多 朋友。

She is jealous that I have many friends.

嫉妒 別人 不 會 讓 你 更 快樂。

Being jealous of others won't make you happier.

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