恈 (móu) - Greedy, avaricious & to desire, to covet.

恈Tone 2

móu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

妙慕

恈 · móu

Greedy, avaricious;

to desire, to covet.

Greedy, avariciousto desire, to covet.

Usage highlights

Greedy expressionCovetous heartAvaricious natureDesire for gainGreedy and insatiable

Synonyms

  • 贪— greedy, covetous
  • 婪— avaricious, greedy

Antonyms

  • 廉— honest, uncorrupted
  • 俭— frugal, thrifty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His expression showed greed (恈然).
  • The poem describes a greedy heart (恈心).
  • The official was known for his covetous nature (恈恈).

Collocations

  • Greedy expression(恈然)
  • Covetous heart(恈心)
  • Avaricious nature(恈恈)
  • Desire for gain(恈利)
  • Greedy and insatiable(恈求无厌)

Idioms

  • Greedy and insatiable(贪得无恈)
  • With a covetous heart(恈心不已)
  • Avaricious expression(恈然之色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts to describe moral failings related to greed.
  • It is often used in literary contexts to critique excessive desire for material gain.

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