惎 (jì) - To harm & to injure
惎 · jì
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
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.