懢 (lán) - Greedy & avaricious

懢Tone 2

lán ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

懢 · lán

Greedy;

avaricious;

covetous;

insatiable desire.

Greedyavariciouscovetous

Usage highlights

Greedy and insatiableCorrupt officialGreed for wealthInsatiable greedAvaricious natureCovetous heart

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a greedy nature (懢婪的个性).
  • The official was dismissed for corruption (懢官).
  • She showed an insatiable desire for wealth (懢财).

Collocations

  • Greedy and insatiable(懢婪)
  • Corrupt official(懢官)
  • Greed for wealth(懢财)
  • Insatiable greed(懢欲)
  • Avaricious nature(懢性)
  • Covetous heart(懢心)

Idioms

  • Insatiably greedy(懢婪无厌)
  • Avaricious and shameless(懢婪无耻)
  • Greed knows no bounds(懢欲难填)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong negative connotations in Chinese culture, representing one of the worst moral flaws.
  • In traditional Confucian ethics, greed is considered antithetical to virtuous behavior and proper governance.
  • The character appears in classical texts warning against the dangers of insatiable desire.

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