嫉 (jí) - Jealousy, envy & to hate, resent

嫉Tone 2

jí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

嫉 · jí

Jealousy, envy;

to hate, resent;

jealous person.

Jealousy, envyto hate, resentjealous person.

Usage highlights

Jealousy and hatredBe jealous ofEnvious ofResent talentHate the wickedJealous person

Synonyms

  • 妒— envy, jealousy
  • 羡— envy, admire
  • 恨— hate, resentment

Antonyms

  • 慕— admire, yearn for
  • 敬— respect, honor
  • 爱— love, affection

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She felt jealous of her friend's success (嫉妒她的朋友).
  • He was envious of their wealth (嫉羡他们的财富).
  • The official was hated for his corruption (被人嫉恨).
  • They resent his rapid promotion (嫉恨他的快速晋升).

Collocations

  • Jealousy and hatred(嫉妒恨)
  • Be jealous of(嫉妒)
  • Envious of(嫉羡)
  • Resent talent(嫉才)
  • Hate the wicked(嫉恶)
  • Jealous person(嫉者)

Idioms

  • Hate evil as if it were a personal enemy(嫉恶如仇)
  • Jealous of the capable and envious of the able(嫉贤妒能)
  • Envious of the rich and hate the poor(嫉富恨贫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian ethics, jealousy is considered a negative emotion that disrupts social harmony.
  • The character appears in many idioms warning against envy and resentment of others' success.
  • Traditional values emphasize contentment and warn against the destructive nature of jealousy.

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