妬 (dù) - Jealousy, envy & to be jealous of someone.

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dù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妬 · dù

Jealousy, envy;

to be jealous of someone.

Jealousy, envyto be jealous of someone.

Usage highlights

Jealous womanJealous wifeTo be jealous ofJealousy and hatredEnvy talentEnvy beauty

Synonyms

  • 妒— jealous, envious (variant form)
  • 忌— envy, be jealous of
  • 嫉— envy, hate

Antonyms

  • 羡— admire, envy (positive admiration)
  • 慕— admire, yearn for

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She felt jealous of her friend's success (妬她的朋友).
  • He was consumed by jealousy (被妬忌所困).
  • The jealous wife (妬妇).

Collocations

  • Jealous woman(妬女)
  • Jealous wife(妬妇)
  • To be jealous of(妬忌)
  • Jealousy and hatred(妬恨)
  • Envy talent(妬才)
  • Envy beauty(妬色)

Idioms

  • Jealous of the worthy and able(妬贤嫉能)
  • Envious of others' success(妬功忌能)
  • Jealousy makes one blind(妬火中烧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong negative connotations in Chinese culture, associated with destructive emotions.
  • Traditionally used to describe women's jealousy in particular contexts, though modern usage is gender-neutral.
  • Considered one of the 'seven emotions' in Confucian thought, representing an emotion that should be controlled.

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