() - To harm & to injure

Tone 4

jì | 12 strokes | radical:

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To harm;

to injure;

to damage;

to be jealous or envious;

to be suspicious.

To harmto injureto damage

Usage highlights

To harm and injureJealous and suspiciousTo damage the stateHarmful heart/mindTo be jealous of talent

Synonyms

  • to harm; to injure
  • to be jealous; to envy
  • to suspect; to doubt

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He harbored harmful intentions (惎害之心).
  • The minister was jealous of his colleague's success (惎其功).
  • Such actions can damage the state (惎国).

Collocations

  • To harm and injure(惎害)
  • Jealous and suspicious(惎疑)
  • To damage the state(惎国)
  • Harmful heart/mind(惎心)
  • To be jealous of talent(惎才)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It carries a negative connotation of harm, jealousy, and suspicion.
  • Primarily found in classical texts and historical writings.

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