媢 (mào) - Jealous — specifically refers to a woman's jealousy
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Jealous — specifically refers to a woman's jealousy or envy, particularly in the context of a wife's jealousy toward her husband's other women.
Jealous — specifically refers to a woman's jealousy
Usage highlights
Jealous and enviousJealous heartJealous and hatefulExtreme jealousyWife's jealousyJealous nature
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She was consumed by jealousy (媢忌) toward her husband's concubine.
- The historical records mention the queen's jealousy (媢心).
- Ancient texts describe women's jealousy (媢嫉) as a common problem in polygamous households.
Collocations
- Jealous and envious(媢忌)
- Jealous heart(媢心)
- Jealous and hateful(媢嫉)
- Extreme jealousy(媢甚)
- Wife's jealousy(妻媢)
- Jealous nature(性媢)
Idioms
- Jealous and suspicious(媢疑)
- Jealous and resentful(媢怨)
- Jealous of beauty(媢色)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts describing women's jealousy in polygamous relationships.
- Reflects historical attitudes toward female jealousy as a negative trait in traditional patriarchal society.
- Used in historical records to criticize women who were excessively jealous of their husband's other wives or concubines.